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Global Supply Management
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JOBREQ1800027087 Requisition #
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Education/Required Work Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree required.
  • A minimum of 5-10 years of commercial experience in sales, marketing, or raw material procurement experience is preferred.
  • Technical field such as Chemistry, Engineering, or the Natural Sciences is a plus. 
 Functional/Technical Skills:

Candidates must have the ability to understand the supply chain of the assigned materials and to develop purchasing strategies that provide maximum value to the company.

  • Strong computer and communication skills are necessary
  • The ability to work well with people at various organizational levels and demonstrated leadership ability are needed
  • Demonstrated oral and written communication skills for frequent contact with suppliers, the technical community and within PPG at both technical and leadership levels are essential
  • The incumbent must maintain extensive awareness of research, sales & marketing, and manufacturing strategies in order to support business unit goals
  • Experience working with multiple Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications is an asset
PPG: We protect and beautify the world.
At PPG, we work every day to develop and deliver the paints, coatings and materials that our customers have trusted for more than 130 years. Through dedication and creativity, we solve our customers’ biggest challenges, collaborating closely to find the right path forward. With headquarters in Pittsburgh, we operate and innovate in more than 70 countries. We serve customers in construction, consumer products, industrial and transportation markets and aftermarkets. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
 
Why join us:
With PPG, you will find meaning in your work every day, and engage in opportunities that will shape you, personally and professionally.
  • Your personal strengths will empower you to succeed and make an impact from day one.
  • You will be inspired to learn and grow, and to get the support you need to identify and achieve your boldest career aspirations.
  • Your passion to excel will be fueled by your connection to world-class partners, industry experts, the best and brightest colleagues, and future forward technologies.
  • Your contributions will not only meet the challenges of our global customers, but help them propel their industries forward.
  • You will be welcomed into a culture where everyone’s ideas and contributions are valued and encouraged.
Just like you, we are driven to make a difference in our world. 
 
PPG prides itself on the quality of its employees and as such, candidates who receive a job offer will be required to successfully pass a hair drug/toxins test and a background check.
 
PPG offers an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other legally protected status. PPG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You may request a copy of PPG’s affirmative action plan by emailing
ppgaap@ppg.com.
 
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http://www1.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/eeoc_self_print_poster.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/pdf/EO13665_PrescribedNondiscriminationPostingLanguage_JRFQA508c.pdf
https://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/OFCCP_EEO_Supplement_Final_JRF_QA_508c.pdf

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