Aerospace CMS Implementation Data Lead

The Aerospace CMS Implementation Data Lead manages pricing, sourcing, part setup and all aspects of data for miscellaneous items within the ASC/CMS product portfolio. Completes tasks assigned for RFQs and implementations. Acts as a liaison between PPG and suppliers to ensure that PPG is getting the most favorable pricing and lead-times. This position can reside in Indianapolis, Atlanta

Key Responsibilities:

• Works with the project lead to complete implementation and RFQ sourcing activities for tail spend items on time and accurately.
• Sources materials in support of aerospace ASC/CMS
• Supports the CMS platform in requirements.
• Process new part requests and manages part master within HMM for all implementations and individual new part requests
• Selects suppliers per customer requirements that deliver the best value and most secure supply chain for the customers and PPG
• Executes strategic sourcing decisions within tail spend.
• Interfaces between the suppliers in the country/region of activity and group globally.
• Supports the business in developing alternate sources in the event of supply chain disruptions.
• Utilizes software tools to conduct competitive bids
• Participates in additional corporate projects and teams as required

Qualification:

• US Citizen
• BA degree required
• Prefer 2+ years of direct procurement, supply chain or sourcing experience in a large corporate setting
• Intermediate Excel
• Data analytics
• Understanding of information requirements for importing and exporting materials globally
• Experience using supply chain management software and tools, including QAD, Oracle, ePro, etc
• Good project management and communication skills
• Fluency in English in writing and speaking
• Knowledge of QAD
• Knowledge of IT tools such as Smartsheets, Jaegger, SAP, PowerBI, SSP, Qstrat, MS Office (Excel, Access), HMM UX, ePro, SharePoint and Intranet is a plus
• Chemicals sourcing experience a plus
• Aerospace experience a plus

PPG /PPG