As Purchasing Manager your purpose will be to negotiate, coordinate, control and optimize the purchase of materials and services, through the selection, development and evaluation of suppliers, complying with the specifications required by the interested parties and following the established procedures to ensure compliance with the applicable requirements. This position is located in #Itagui, Antioquia, Colombia and report directly to the Global Category Manager - Raw Materials. This position is Hybrid **Key Responsibilities** - Establish policies, procedures and controls in the area to provide specific guidelines to personnel in the region in order to define their responsibilities in the execution of purchasing processes. - Lead the most important decisions and negotiations in the purchasing area, in order to obtain conditions that benefit PPG in all products and goods purchased. - Define strategies for the purchase of goods and services based on PPG requirements and applicable regulations, in order to secure the most favorable conditions in the market. - Annually build a savings pipeline for the organization and follow up on new savings projects in order to seek savings. - among other functions **Qualifications** - Education: Professional in Administration, Engineering or related fields. - Education: Knowledge in TS16949, ISO 9000, 14000, 18000, Advanced Excel, Advanced English, Negotiation, Foreign Trade, Global Code of Ethics, Risk Matrix. - Desirable: Specialization in international trade or related to Purchasing. - Experience: Five (5) years in similar positions. **Benefits** Benefits such as life insurance, vacation bonus, among others, will be discussed in the process. **About us**: **PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD** **The PPG Way** Every single 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 own it.** **We do better today than yesterday - everyday.** Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 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. **About us**: PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD The PPG Way Every single 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 own it. We do better today than yesterday - everyday. Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.