Purchasing Category Manager - Sustainability & Indirect; Manufacturing, Life Sciences - Remote, USA

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Purchasing Category Manager will lead the purchasing department in sustainability efforts. This is role is responsible for meeting the sustainability requirements and goals of Life Sciences as related to suppliers.

Will collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify need corresponding to categories in scope.

Will leverage existing framework agreements and programs negotiated by other central purchasing Teams (various local Regional Support + Corporate purchasing department in Paris) and drive Life Sciences compliance to the company programs.

Will develop a category management approach for major expenses in the scope and carry out RFP and negotiations according to the purchasing process when appropriate.

Key Functions:

Sustainability

• Drive the sustainability efforts of Life Sciences for Scope 3 (pertaining to suppliers)
  
  
  
  • Sustainable Packing Champion for Life Sciences
  • Develop and manage the roadmap to meet the sustainability goals of LS
  
  
  
  

Purchasing category management

• Develop category strategy for contract manufacturing and local CAPEX needs
• Create project master database to gain visibility on budgeted expenses for various categories, including but not exclusively the following:
  
  
  
  • IT services: softwares, digital tools/SaaS/data management/Consulting
  • Marketing services: marketing studies, translation services, fulfillment, samples boards/wire racks and displays, promotional Items, prints, events, tradeshows, creative agencies, PR agencies, etc...
  • Professional services: cleaning services, janitorial services, etc...
  • HR services: recruiting agencies (temporary work/talent acquisition), training, etc.
  • Consulting mission: all topics including strategy, production optimization, quality/regulatory management, project management, etc.
  
  
  
  

• Identify gaps between BU needs and spend covered by agreements
• Identify cost mitigation opportunities - maintain and publish the cost savings and avoidances targets and progress
• If relevant, launch bids to obtain competitive quotes to secure best cost, quality and lead-time
• Negotiate with suppliers
• Create supply/service agreements
• Report savings/avoidance achieved

Regional Support coordination

• Identify opportunities to leverage regional buying power
  
  
  
  • Focus on packaging
  
  
  
  
• Develop internal network to communicate on existing framework agreements (negotiated by Regional Support in Malvern) and improve BU compliance

Bachelor's Degree within Business, Supply Chain or Operations Management; Required.

Master's Degree within Business, Supply Chain or Operations; Preferred.

3+ years of experience - with Purchasing Management Experience; Required; within Manufacturing, Strongly Preferred.

3+ years of experience - with Supply Agreement/Contract Negotiations; Required; within Manufacturing, Strongly Preferred.

Key Skills:

Negotiation & project management.

Communication.

Network Management.

Motivated, Self-Starter.

Computer Skills - MS Office - Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.

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Certain states require pay information be provided in job postings. Saint-Gobain aims to deliver a comprehensive Total Rewards package to support our employees'wellbeing and help improve daily life for themselves and their families. We believe in the importance of pay transparency in what we offer prospective candidates and provide the national pay range for this position which is $99,900 to $154,800 per year, however, the base pay offered may vary depending on geographic region, internal equity, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for an annual bonus. The targeted bonus amount is 13% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $112,887 to $174,924. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

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.

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  • 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.

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    • 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

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  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
  
  
  
  

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.