Job Description

What’s the job?

This position is responsible for managing a defined purchasing category within North America with an annual category spend between $50-$150 MM USD. This position is accountable to define and maintain the strategy, facilitate the communication between SG and supplier(s), as well as full control of cost and the impact to the business. This will include strategic negotiations with suppliers, vendors, external parties and close collaboration with our business.

The position will play an important role in problem solving as it relates to business continuity, risk mitigation and consistency of supply. The position must have an ability to analyze any data points (supplier score cards, history, market trends, inventory requirements etc.) and form a long term strategy to support the businesses. Need to own the categories/BU managed and be accountable for any production interruptions caused due to supplier performance. All Purchasing Corporate Policies and Procedures must be implemented and adhered to both at the category and site level.

What will you do?

Strategic raw materials sourcing management:

• Manages the key raw material categories across the IPG (Intertape Polymer Group) sector covering seven sub business units and over 13 sites. Key Categories include: Acrylic Resin, Phenolic Resins, Green Binder Resin related raw materials: citric acid, corn syrup, maltitol & sodium hypophosphite, Batch & Additives, and other critical raw materials for the Architectural Solutions, Finishing and Corner businesses.
• Create, maintain, & present to IPG Management team the strategy, provide monthly recommendations for directions with suppliers, for our manufacturing sites & future commitments regarding volumes and forecast communication
• Establish clear and formal long-term strategies for the sourcing of raw materials in line with Business Units goals and objective with good and direct communication with Management.
• Lead the monthly strategy review for managed category (ies) requested by the business with the proper Steering Committee group
• Work with R&D for cost savings opportunities, Business Continuity Planning (risk mitigation) and New Product Development initiatives.
• Work with EHS and Corporate team in topics related with EHS, CO2 emissions, etc.
• Responsible to create and maintain a deep understanding of markets for the managed Categories, including key players, appropriate indices, material cost cake, trends and sharing recommendations with leadership
• Lead RFP’s and supplier negotiations and contract implementation. Continuously challenge suppliers and obtain competitive prices on all raw materials. All RFPs required to use ProSource and are accompanied by the Supplier Charter and all contracts uploaded in ProcureNet
• Implement formal supply agreements / contracts with all key suppliers with the help of the legal group and any other required department (e.g.: EHS, Finance, R&D, etc.).
• Work across several CertainTeed Business Units for relevant raw materials categories and create cross-BU strategies in the best interest of the company.
• Work with the Global Team (GIM) / Paris with information sharing, data, etc.
• Identify, lead and implement projects, such as VIP (Vendor Innovation Partnership), VAVE (Value Added / Value Engineering), etc. with suppliers to right size specifications of raw materials or components purchased in order to increase end customer value and/or reduce costs.
• Ensure raw materials sourcing is compliant with Region Purchasing Policy and Purchasing ICRF (Internal Controls Reference Framework)

Innovation, R&D Collaboration:

• Animate and manage R&D – Purchasing reviews for CT Insulation
• Identify and collaborate on Innovation projects with Suppliers and CT R&D teams.
• Create, Map and track CO2 emissions related projects
• Work with finance, IPG Management and cross category management teams to prepare all the RF budgets and yearly budget per the agreed reporting formats.
• Conduct external benchmarking and market research to help with budget reporting.
• Prepare presentations and present to the management committee and finance committee

Other Programs and Reporting:

• Adhere on full compliance to the Saint-Gobain Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates, CO2 emission, etc.) and manage the suppliers with our company programs.
• Provide inputs to various Saint-Gobain reporting schedules: Budget, RF’s, etc.
• Lead and participate in monthly Purchasing staff meetings
• Participate and lead Business meetings as defined in the operations cadence
• Prospect the market for new alternatives / sources of the materials in his / her categories

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business-related field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance) or equivalent experience in the required field
• 5+ years of experience within a purchasing role, preferably in the construction, plastics or manufacturing industries
• Familiar with leading high spend/complexity RFP’s
• Excellent negotiation skills
• In depth understanding of P2P process, contract understanding and writings, and supplier relationship management
• Time management, planning, and organization skills
• Strong communication skills--both oral and written.
• Ability to synthesize data into targeted messages to elicit action towards a desired outcome
• Conflict management and problem-solving skills
• Ability to represent Saint-Gobain’s interests when win-win solutions are not possible

What are our perks?

Saint-Gobain is committed to helping you and your family be well in all aspects of your life. Be Well. Be You brings together inclusive programs and meaningful resources to support all aspects of your physical, emotional, financial, and social well-being. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Well-being – 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
• Commuter Benefits
• Group Legal
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
• Volunteer Day

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.

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.

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