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The Category Manager is responsible for strategically managing all EMEA’s MRO activities – negotiating agreements that optimize the total value for PPG in compliance with established purchasing policies. They will be responsible for overseeing projects and supplier relationships. This role will support the development of Global and EMEA strategies, conduct RFPs, lead the selection of suppliers, define the implementation strategy and monitor compliance.

Role
The Category Manager plays a critical role developing and implementing sourcing strategies, with a global or/and regional perspective, to strategically source the following areas:
- MRO (eg Production Consumables)
- PPE, Workwear

If you're a skilled negotiator with a strategic mindset and a passion for delivering measurable results, this is your opportunity to make a significant impact in a global,



innovation-driven company.

Principal Accountabilities

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- Provide strategic direction for the integral or regional MRO procurement strategy working directly with Functional stakeholders and Procurement team within EMEA region and where applicable between the regions (Americas, EMEA, APAC) to drive and influence best practices.
- Prepare annual category plans to align the regions and countries.
- Develop global or regional strategic sourcing projects (where applicable) for critical categories using the strategic sourcing process.
- Identify and implement solutions to drive incremental cost reductions and cost avoidance opportunities through category knowledge by researching and understanding industry trends at the regional and global level.
- Work closely with the relevant Functional teams and the Local Buyers in each region and country to assess, optimize and implement bid projects that align with Oper

📌 Regional Category Manager (Madrid)
🏢 Ppg
📍 Madrid