Regional Category Manager

PPG

Regional Category Manager at PPG defining procurement strategies for critical raw materials. Collaborating with teams to deliver cost savings and drive sustainability initiatives.

Posted 5/14/2026full-timeTlalnepantla • 🇲🇽 MexicoMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Define and implement strategies for critical raw materials on a regional basis
Create strategies, negotiate key deliverables, and administer contracts that meet operational and functional business goals
Identify opportunities to enable PPG growth and improve productivity while establishing a more sustainable footprint
Deliver cost savings through competitive bids, negotiations, consolidation, program efficiency gains, cost reductions
Identify and implement opportunities to reduce the complexity of how PPG manages raw materials
Launch Sustainability objectives critical to PPG success
Interact with the Americas Director of procurement and global Procurement.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A minimum of a bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Chemistry or science related field of study
An advanced degree such as an MBA or related field of study is desirable
A minimum of 5+ years previous analytics, business, and/or procurement experience is required
Comfortable with coordination of global initiatives and navigating in a matrix organization across time zones and diverse cultures and working styles
Ability to work across cultures and across diverse management styles
Sophisticated skills in MS Excel such as building BI, macros and automating reports and other complex computer and analytical skills are required

Benefits

Comp & perks

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees.
Employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of employees.
Opportunity to grow and develop your career in a fulfilling workplace.

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Hard Skills & Tools

analyticsbusiness procurementcontract administrationcost reductionnegotiationsustainability strategiesraw materials managementprogram efficiencyBI developmentreport automation

Soft Skills

coordinationcross-cultural communicationmatrix organization navigationinterpersonal skillsleadershiporganizational skillsadaptabilityproblem-solvingnegotiation skillsstrategic thinking

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeMBA