Ideal candidate will reside in Houston, TX or Santa Ana, CA with potential to also base out of Malvern, PA. This position is responsible for the management of all Purchasing activities and projects under their scope as well as oversight for Ajax, ON, Santa Ana, CA, and Houston, TX with shared responsibility of a few remote facilities. This position will perform all purchasing activity (including but not limited to negotiation, management of spend, bid management, and execution of contracts for both goods and services). This role will focus on cost savings, strategic purchasing improvement, implementation and adherence to global compliance, and utilization of internal digital tools while providing timely service to internal customers.nnAct as both a tactical and strategic Purchaser for the site and business unit while prioritizing cost savings initiatives.nnEngage the plant’s technical teams early in the buying process to ensure compliance of purchasing methodology and proper management through the bidding platform.nnFoster site compliance regarding the North American Purchasing Policy (NAPP), Purchasing’s Internal Controls Reference Framework (ICRF), Gift Policy, and Credit Card (P-Card) Policy.nnAbility to manage projects for sites which they oversee, evaluate spend, to develop site portfolios for site agreements and cross-site/business synergies to leverage contract negotiation.nnDrive compliance of the company’s digital tools to ensure everything is bid out according to policy, vendors are validated, and savings/avoidance is properly tracked/reported.nnUtilize the law department library of contracts for all capital, equipment, and service transactions.nnProcess/monitor purchase orders and act as full-scope vendor liaison (i.e., bid walks, quotation, negotiation, purchases, contracts, risk qualification, SGCT Drug & Alcohol Policy, etc).nnExecute and review monthly reporting to ensure proper site operations, commitments are reconciled, and on-time payments are achieved.nnHold regular training sessions and monthly Purchasing meetings with the plant staff regarding Purchasing procedures.nnDocumentation Process Coordinator for files and records (i.e., quotations, purchase orders, reports, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies and audit guidelines.nnRequired to sign Purchasing Charter, participate in online and in-person training sessions, weekly/monthly conference calls and meetings, and engage in plant level meetings as defined in the operations cadence.nnTravel to the remote sites must be visiting monthly/yearly based upon need, as well as travel for site audits, vendor tours, emergencies, and events (Buy-Techs, events, staff meetings).nnBachelor’s degree or minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management with proven success.nnCandidate needs to be a self-starter, organized, analytic, and able to handle multiple projects at a given time.nnThis position requires a leader who can manage pressure/stress, foster change, and work with a dynamic group of people.nnCandidate must be able to conduct activities in a confidential and secure manner.nnPrioritization skills are needed as this position is required to determine the demands to procure materials and services for multiple users.nnThis position requires the candidate to be service orientated and sensitive to customer needs.nnThis position also demands very strong communication skills and have the professional manner to interact with internal and external contacts on a daily basis.nnNeeds to be a confident person who represents the company to customers, vendors and other visitors.nnCertain states require pay information be provided in job postings. The national pay range for this position is $79,500 to $123,400 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.nnIn addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The total target cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $87,400 to $135,700.nnSaint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees’ well-being and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best needs their individual needs.-nnHealth and Wellbeing – Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.nnMedical, Prescription Drug, Vision and Dental InsurancennHealthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account optionsnnLiveWell Wellness ProgramnnEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)nnPaid Time Off and Paid Parental LeavennRetirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.nn401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension PlannnCompany-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term DisabilitynnVoluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident InsurancennAdditional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you wantnnCommuter BenefitsnnGroup LegalnnIdentity Theft ProtectionnnAuto and Home InsurancennPet Insurance and DiscountsnnBack-up Child & Elder CarennPerkSpot Employee Discount ProgramnnAt Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products-make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home ( .nnBeing a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain/CertainTeed designs, manufactures, and distributes materials and services for the construction and industrial markets. Its integrated solutions for the renovation of public and private buildings, light construction, and the decarbonization of construction and industry are developed through a continuous innovation process and provide sustainability and performance. The Group’s commitment is guided by its purpose,- “Making-the World a Better Home."nnSaint-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.nn-