Purchasing Agent

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Purchasing Agent is responsible for managing all purchasing and compliance functions for the Hagerstown, MD Siding Facility. This position will perform all purchasing activity, negotiate payment terms, and negotiate contracts for both goods and services. This role will need to focus on cost savings, implementation and adherence to global compliance, timely ordering and inventory management for raw materials, and utilization of digital tools while providing timely service to our internal customers.

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Plant Purchasing Responsibilities

• Foster site compliance regarding the North American Purchasing Policy [NAPP], Purchasing’s Internal Controls Reference Framework [ICRF], Gift Policy, and Credit Card [P-Card] Policy.
• Required to sign Purchasing Charter annually and ensure anyone with purchasing authority at the facility signs it as well.
• Documentation 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.
• Act as both a tactical and strategic Purchaser for the site and business unit.
• Prioritize cost savings initiatives at the site.
• Process purchase orders and notify vendors for requested materials, parts, and services which may include contract preparation, SGCT Drug & Alcohol Policy, and other requirements.
• Ensure Purchase Orders are acknowledged/tracked/closed timely and reviewed weekly for accuracy.
• Execute and review monthly reporting to ensure proper site operations with the use of SAP.
• Resolve invoice and GRIR issues in a timely manner by working with the vendor, AP, project managers, and requisitioners.
• Manage Raw Material and Resale Material inventory while coordinating with vendors.
• Regularly report inventory volumes and escalate any potential downstream service disruptions.
• Work with the site to identify potential suppliers for projects, services, and materials.
• Coordinate and lead all site-level RFPs for both local OpEx and CapEx purchases (per the requirements definition phase) which includes vendor negotiations through to the contract signature (if applicable), and PO creation.
• Engage the plant’s technical teams early in the buying process to ensure compliance of purchasing methodology.
• Oversee bid walks/meetings with project managers and contractors.
• Utilize the company’s digital tools to ensure everything is bid out according to policy, vendors are validated, and savings/avoidance is properly tracked/reported.
• Identify and manage cross-site and cross-business synergy opportunities to leverage negotiations and contracts.
• Evaluate spend and develop portfolio to determine which vendors should be contracted along with action plan.
• Utilize the law department library of contracts for all capital, equipment, and service transactions.
• Negotiate, audit, and retain all agreements using CertainTeed’s document repository.
• Drive compliance for MRO and Agora use at the site level.
• Convene monthly meetings with plant requisitioners, receivers, engineers, and department managers to determine purchasing assistance and requirements.
• Hold regular training sessions and monthly Purchasing meetings with the plant staff regarding Purchasing procedures.

Other Duties:

• Participate in Saint-Gobain online and in-person training sessions, events, buy-techs, or meetings.
• Participate in monthly purchasing staff meetings and conference calls.
• Participate in plant level meetings as defined in the operations cadence.
• Site audits of vendors and/or vendor tours when necessary.
• Presence at facility required in the event of emergencies or projects.

TO MAKE SURE NOTHING IS FORGOTTEN

Qualifications:

This position requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management with proven success. Candidate needs to be a self-starter, organized, analytic, and able to handle multiple projects at a given time. This position requires a leader who can manage pressure/stress, foster change, and work with a dynamic group of people. Candidate must be able to conduct activities in a confidential and secure manner. Prioritization skills are needed as this position is required to determine the demands to procure materials and services for multiple users. This position requires the candidate to be service orientated and sensitive to customer needs. This position also demands very strong communication skills and have the professional manner to interact with internal and external contacts on a daily basis. Needs to be a confident person who represents the company to customers, vendors and other visitors.

A LITTLE MORE ABOUT US

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

LEGAL STATEMENT

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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.

BENEFITS IN JOINING US

Benefits

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

Job Reference: USA13136