What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager Professional Services USCA position at PPG Industries, Inc?
The Regional Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading all USCA Professional Services sourcing activities. This role develops & executes category strategies, manages supplier relationships, ensures policy compliance, partners with senior level, global & regional stakeholders to drive value, mitigate risk, & optimize total cost of ownership. The position also collaborates closely with other regional sourcing managers to align strategies, leverage synergies, & eliminate redundancies. This position is hybrid, located in Pittsburgh, PA and will report to the Global Strategic Sourcing Manager Travel/MICE & USCA Professional Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop & execute regional category strategies aligned with global strategic goals & business priorities.
- Conduct market analysis, benchmark trends, & identify sourcing opportunities based on industry insights.
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including spend analysis, supplier identification, RFI/RFP/RFQ processes, reverse auctions, & structured negotiations.
- Apply Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) methodologies & implement riskmitigation strategies.
- Support the creation & alignment of annual regional category plans with global frameworks.
Supplier Relationship Management
- Manage the full supplier lifecycle, from onboarding to performance evaluation & long-term development.
- Conduct supplier business reviews, track SLAs/KPIs, & drive continuous improvement & innovation.
- Maintain relationships that support reliability, performance, compliance, & value delivery.
Contracting & Compliance
- Lead contract & SLA negotiation, ensuring alignment with procurement policies, legal standards, & corporate risk requirements.
- Perform contract analysis to validate targeted savings, cost avoidance, & working capital improvements.
- Partner with Strategic Business Units, functional teams, finance, & procurement colleagues globally to understand requirements & ensure alignment.
- Build strong stakeholder relationships to influence decisions, resolve issues, & support business objectives.
- Provide regular communications to leadership on supplier performance, strategic risks, & upcoming initiatives.
Continuous Improvement & Innovation
- Identify process improvement opportunities leveraging digital sourcing tools & automation.
- Utilize e-procurement systems & spend analytics platforms to enhance sourcing effectiveness & efficiency.
- Promote best practices in strategic sourcing, procurement governance, & category management.
Category Accountabilities
- Define & implement the USCA Professional Services procurement strategy in alignment with global policies & stakeholder expectations.
- Identify cost reduction, cost avoidance, & value optimization opportunities using category expertise & market insights.
- Manage category performance metrics, savings delivery, risk identification, & operational alignment.
- Foster innovation through strategic supplier partnerships & ongoing market exploration.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 6 years of experience in strategic sourcing within Consultancy, Financial Services, HR, &/or Professional Services.
- At least 3 years leading regional or global projects with measurable business impact.
- Strong expertise in supplier negotiation, vendor management, contract development, & performance monitoring.
- Strong analytical, communication, & project management capabilities.
- Proficiency with esourcing tools (RFP, RFI, auctions) & spend analytics platforms.
- Ability to work independently, influence crossfunctional stakeholders, & navigate a global environment.
- Demonstrated ability to manage complexity, drive change, & deliver measurable results.
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related discipline; procurement certifications are a plus.
- U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply
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