Director, Procurement - New Company - Military Veterans

As the Director of Procurement, you will have full responsibility for our procurement strategy, processes, people, and results. You will improve supplier base with an annual spend of $1 billion purchased in raw materials, indirect goods, logistics and services spanning many categories across the US and Canada.
 

You will develop organizational partnerships with leaders in Information Technology, Marketing, Science & Technology, Supply Chain and Manufacturing to ensure strategic inputs are being considered for a balance between cost and service, future product specifications, material substitutions, all customer requirements and manufacturability. 
 

You will have a focus on continuous improvement and strategic development of the procurement organization. You will work a hybrid schedule in Cranberry Twp, PA and report to the VP of Operations.
 

Key Responsibilities
•    Set the strategic direction and appropriate levels of control across all categories.
•    Select and negotiate new deals that align with the requirements of New Co.’s business across multiple categories of direct and indirect spend.
•    Direct the development of Supplier Relationship and Performance Management:  Implement performance measurement systems to monitor supplier effectiveness, mitigate risks, and ensure agreement on our goals.
•    Advance commodity strategies by applying New Co.’s scale to negotiate and ensure a balance between best-in-class pricing and ongoing product supply.
•    Collaborate with New Co.’s Marketing, Manufacturing and Science & Technology organizations to develop new sources of supply, explore raw material substitution, approval of alternative suppliers or reformulate materials to lead cost reductions and mitigate future supply risk.
•    Partner with strategic suppliers to create “advantaged” products or services to create a sustainable competitive advantage within the marketplace.
•    Provide guidance to elements that impact working capital components such as inventory, consignment opportunities and optimized payables in close coordination with Supply Chain / Manufacturing and Finance.
•    Provide accurate forecasting detail to the business finance leaders which predict and signal the nature and magnitude of all key raw material increases and decreases.

•    15+ Years of progressive experience leading a procurement team: procurement leadership background coupled with experience developing long-term strategic alliances and applying the size and scale of the organization to deliver value from the supply base.
•    Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Organizational Leadership, or related field required.
•    Experience aggregating data in Excel with pivot tables or LOOKUPs.

We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K Plans and Paid Time Off.

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About us:
PPG’s Architectural Coatings business is a leading producer of interior and exterior paints, stains, caulks, repair products, adhesives, and sealants for homeowners and professionals, as well as certain light-duty protective coatings products, in the U.S. and Canada and is focused on delivering unique and sustainable value to key customers through a blend of innovative products, trusted brands and energized talent. We are seeking performance-driven, passionate candidates who share our core values of growth, transparency, and accountability. PPG has signed an agreement to sell PPG’s Architectural Coatings business in the U.S. and Canada to an entity controlled by affiliates of American Industrial Partners (AIP), an industrials investor with a track record of investing in quality industrial businesses with strong leadership teams to build long-term value.  You can read more about our business’s legacy and plans for the future here: American Industrial Partners to Acquire PPG’s Architectural Coatings Business in The United States and Canada | American Industrial Partners.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply. 
 
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
 

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