Sourcing specialist - aerospace

PPG is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our Procurement team! We're looking for someone eager to develop their expertise in sourcing, supplier management, and supply chain processes. Are you ready to take the next step in your career?

The Sourcing Specialist will provide on-site procurement support to manufacturing and operations teams the Aerospace Transparency facilities in Sylmar, CA and Grand Prairie, TX by assisting with sourcing activities, supplier communications, RFQs, and supply chain issue resolution. You'll work closely with procurement leadership and internal stakeholders to ensure timely procurement of services, equipment, and materials needed to support plant operations.

This role reports to the Sourcing Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Activities

• Support day-to-day purchasing and sourcing activities for operational and maintenance requirements.
• Prepare and issue Requests for Quotation (RFQs) to suppliers.
• Collect, analyze, and summarize supplier quotations for review by procurement leadership.
• Assist in creating and managing purchase orders for services and equipment.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies and procedures.

Supplier Coordination

• Support supplier negotiations by gathering market information, pricing data, and supplier proposals.
• Assist in maintaining positive supplier relationships and resolving routine supplier issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and communicate concerns to procurement management.

Contract and Commercial Support

• Assist with the preparation, review, and administration of service and equipment agreements.
• Coordinate internal approval workflows for contracts and purchase requests.
• Maintain procurement and contract documentation in company systems.
• Support contract renewal and supplier onboarding activities.

Supply Chain and Operations Support

• Help resolve supply and delivery issues affecting plant operations.
• Escalate critical shortages or supplier performance concerns to senior procurement personnel.
• Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Planning, and Receiving teams to ensure materials and services are available to support production schedules and business needs.
• Support efforts to minimize disruptions and improve supply reliability.

Reporting and Process Improvement

• Maintain accurate procurement records and supplier information.
• Track sourcing activities, savings opportunities, and procurement metrics.
• Assist with supplier spend analysis and reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Only U.S. Citizens, Green Card holders, and political asylees or refugees are eligible to apply.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• 1+ years of experience in procurement, purchasing, supply chain, operations, or related business functions; Internship or co-op experience in procurement, manufacturing, or supply chain will also be considered.
• Experience working in a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.
• Basic understanding of purchasing and supplier management principles.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook; Experience with QAD or other ERP systems is preferred.
• Some travel may be required (up to 10%).

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May be based at the following PPG locations: Grand Prairie, Texas or Sylmar, California.

The base salary range for this position is $80,000 to $95,000, with a possibility of an annual bonus up to 7% of base salary. PPG offers comprehensive benefits such as Health, Dental, Life, Retirement Plan, Paid Vacation & Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Disability/Leave, and other Voluntary benefit offerings. Actual benefit offerings confirmed at the time of hire.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

About us:

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PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer 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, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

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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. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

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