This position is responsible for managing all purchasing and compliance functions for the facility. This position will perform all purchasing activities, negotiate payment terms, and execute contracts for both goods and services. This role will need to focus on cost savings, implementation, and adherence to global compliance, and utilization of digital tools while providing timely service to our internal customers.
Develops and maintains a Road Map to assess local suppliers. Negotiates local spend and contracts utilizing Saint-Gobain e-tools for bidding (ProSource) for all OPEX and CAPEX spend over $35k.
Reports all hard and soft savings at the end of each project using Purchaser Performance Management (PPM) Saint-Gobain e-tool.
Creates contracts using standard templates and exhibits, monitors the validity of all contracts, and ensures that they are uploaded into the appropriate contract management tool.
Ensures maximum compliance with Corporate Preferred Supplier Programs.
Drive compliance for the use of Agora at the site level.
Coordinates competitive bidding for all site purchasing categories with various stakeholders.
Creates purchase orders and manages inbound supply.
Manages and resolves invoice exceptions in the IOL System (Invoices-On-Line) and works on resolving root causes of invoice discrepancies, including support for Goods Received Invoice Received (GRIR).
Monitors and updates anticipated delivery dates in ERP.
Proactively analyses local practices, suggests and implements improvements to drive optimization, efficiencies, and best-practice utilization.
Monitors and reports vendor performance using digital tools while addressing deficiencies as needed.
Serves as a gatekeeper for purchasing policy compliance and adherence to internal control requirements at the site.
Owns monthly reporting for purchasing KPIs and plant-specific metrics.
Participates in recurring meetings with plant requisitioners, engineers, and department managers to determine purchasing assistance and requirements.
Provides remote vacation coverage for Site Buyer roles in other manufacturing facilities and ad hoc coverage for other responsibilities as directed by the manager.
Provides backup coverage for the Senior Raw Material Planner during vacations
PURCHASING DUTIES
Processes purchase orders for Capex, Expense, Maintenance, Storeroom MRO Reorders and/or Raw Materials as assigned or as necessary with required documentation
Review vendor confirmation for variances, update POs as necessary or work with Maintenance Requisitioner to resolve any variances. Pushback on unreasonable price increases if warranted and resend updated PO copies to vendors.
Manage VMI Vending relationship, monitoring of the invoices and assist with any issues.
Review the Open PO and GRIR Reports to resolve and close timely
Train new Requisitioners, Approvers and Receivers on Purchasing Policies, Procedures and SAP Processes
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OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Travel as necessary for meetings and trainings
Site audits of vendors and/or vendor facility tours when necessary.
Completes all the mandatory purchasing training online and in-person.
Completes all the mandatory safety trainings or other trainings online and in-person
Participates in plant-level meetings, purchasing meetings, and specific events as defined in the operations cadence.
Performs analysis of portfolio of spend, looking for synergies for negotiations across all BUs.
Monitors and mitigates single sourcing situations.
Documentation Process Coordinator for files and records for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and audit guidelines.
Works collaboratively with peers to exchange best practices and enhance professionalism and purchasing skillset to enable an integrated and high-performing purchasing function overall.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, which will provide a working knowledge of the laws, regulations, practices, and procedures concerned with purchasing activities.
5+ years' experience in purchasing, inventory management, or manufacturing activities.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite.
Passion for accomplishing preferred quality, service, and best value in Purchasing
PREFERRED OR DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
SAP systems knowledge (Strongly Preferred)
Comfortable working in a team environment.
Leadership during projects and at the facility
Experience using continuous improvement tools
Experience in a manufacturing environment (Strongly Preferred)
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
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Through the responsible development of innovative and sustainable building products,-CertainTeed, headquartered in Malvern, Pennsylvania, has helped shape the building products industry for more than 110 years. Founded in 1904 as General Roofing Manufacturing Company, the firm's slogan "Quality Made Certain, Satisfaction Guaranteed," inspired the name CertainTeed. Today, CertainTeed is a leading North American brand of exterior and interior building products, including roofing, siding, trim, insulation, drywall and ceilings.
A subsidiary of Saint-Gobain, one of the world's largest and oldest building products companies, CertainTeed has more than 6,300 employees and more than 60 manufacturing facilities throughout the United States and Canada.- www.certainteed.com
Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.
Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at SGNAHRCompliance@saint-gobain.com .
Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs:
Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
LiveWell Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness, and Accident Insurance
Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
