Purchasing Director

6 days ago


Wayne, New Jersey, United States Saint-Gobain Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Procurement Supervisor to join our team at Saint-Gobain. As a key member of our Supply Chain department, you will be responsible for overseeing the purchasing activity in our Wayne, NJ plant, ensuring that we maintain strong relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

Key Responsibilities
  • Oversee the procurement of equipment, capital expenditures, and other purchases required to support the plant.
  • Work cross-functionally with teams of individuals from other business functions to assist in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing initiatives.
  • Supervise all buying functions performed by buyers and other employees assisting in the buying function.
  • Provide training and direction to all persons performing the buying function to meet company objectives and comply with all internal policies and other regulations.
  • Focus on analytics, building procurement strategies, and cost savings projects.
  • Ensure effective employee relations, to include all aspects of performance management, investigations, and problem resolution.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Operations Management.
  • 2+ years of experience in supervising and developing team members.
  • 5+ years of experience in working in a Purchasing and/or Supply Chain role (preferably in a manufacturing environment).
  • Very strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
  • Problem-solving and analytical skills, and strong negotiation skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (speaking and writing).
  • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure while effectively managing multiple and competing priorities.
Preferred Qualifications
  • APICS Certified (CPIM or CSCP).
  • Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM).
About Saint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain is a leading global corporation with a legacy dating back over 350 years. We offer our employees the stability and security of a large company, while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups. Our culture is built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other.

We are driven to collaborate with our customers and communities to improve and engineer the world of tomorrow. Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, and we empower and equip our employees with countless opportunities and resources for professional development.

Benefits

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance.
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options.
  • LiveWell Wellness Program and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave.

We also offer a range of additional benefits, including:

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

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