As a Procurement Lead for Packaging ANZ based in Clayton Victoria, you will report to the Senior Procurement Manager ANZ. You will define and implement strategies for the packaging category across ANZ by administering contracts, ensuring best value for money and strengthening stakeholder relationships to improve operational and business goals.Responsibilities:Awareness and application of PPG’s EH&S policy regarding all packaging as well as safe working procedures in the office environment.Ensuring product stewardship principles are applied to supplier products as well as internal processes by considering community and environmental factors in all purchases.Contract management and negotiation to secure the most advantageous terms through bidding, vendor sourcing, etc.Identify and implement improvement projects within the packaging category.Contribute to consolidation, reduction, and rationalization of the local supplier base.Understanding and keeping up with new trends and regulations in the region.Coordinate the performance reviews for all significant contracts quarterly.Act as the escalation point for supply issues of packaging in ANZ.Ensure contracts are managed in a cost effective and efficient manner within contract parameters.Ensure performance results and activities are communicated weekly, monthly, and quarterly to all stakeholders.Manage the day-to-day relationships with external providers and internal stakeholders.Work in close collaboration with all SBU’s, supply and operations teams to ensure 'total business' decisions with effective and efficient management of product supply to the market.Ensure active commitment to PPG policy and best practice.Work closely with Regional and global purchasing/packaging teams.Qualifications:5 years working experience in packaging procurement, or related roles, experience in a global, manufacturing or chemical business will be preferred.Problem solving, root cause and analytical skills.Strategic thinking that complements the broader business strategy in the region.Financial and data acumen.About us:Here at PPG, we make it happen, and we are looking for candidates of the highest integrity who share our values, with the commitment and lead to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLDThrough leadership in innovation, sustainability and colour, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.The PPG WayEvery day at PPG:We partner with customers to create mutual value.We are "One PPG" to the world.We trust our people every day, in every way.We make it happen.We run it like we manage it.We do better today than yesterday – everyday.PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, colour, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.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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