Category ManagerSaint-Gobain

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

This position is responsible for managing raw materials and Resale materials, representing $20M - $30M in spend, for multiple businesses within the North America region, including but not limited to: CertainTeed, Abrasives, ADFORS, Chryso and SageGlass. This position operates under the guidance of a Director of Purchasing, is strategic in nature and demands accountability for the sourcing strategies and results impacting the applicable businesses. The Category Manager establishes clear and formal long-term strategies for the sourcing of the materials in the portfolio, including but not limited to: commodity chemicals purchased through distributors and building materials for the One Precision Assemblies business. This position ensures these strategies are aligned with and enable the businesses' goals and objectives. This position compliance with the SGNA Purchasing Policy and the Purchasing chapter of the Internal Control Reference Framework ("ICRF").

Strategic raw materials sourcing management:

• Establish clear and formal long-term strategies for the sourcing of raw materials in line with Business Units goals and objective.
• Put in place risk mitigation strategies by working with R&D to qualify alternate suppliers.
• Develop deep understanding of markets for Categories managed, including key players, appropriate indices, trends…
• Lead RFP's and supplier negotiations. Continuously challenge suppliers and obtain competitive prices on all raw materials.
• Implement formal supply agreements with all key suppliers with the help of the legal group.
• Identify, lead and implement VAVE (Value Added / Value Engineering) and Vendor Innovation Partnership projects with suppliers to right size specifications of raw materials or components purchased in order to increase end customer value and/or reduce costs.
• Work with R&D for cost savings opportunities, Business Continuity Planning (risk mitigation) and New Product Development initiatives.
• Ensure raw materials sourcing is compliant with Region Purchasing Policy and Purchasing ICRF (Internal Controls Reference Framework)
• All RFPs required to use ProSource and are accompanied by the Supplier Charter and all contracts uploaded in ProcureNet
• Support the growth of the One Precision Assemblies business by:
  • Securing the best pricing possible for externally procured materials
  • Supporting stakeholders in the business in proposing innovative, competitive solutions to our customers
  • Supporting the identification, selection, qualification and implementation of new subcontracting suppliers
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders across functions and businesses to implement efficient intercompany purchasing practices

Other Programs and Reporting:

• Full compliance to the Saint-Gobain Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates…)
• Usage of all Saint-Gobain Digital tools and programs.
• Provide inputs to various Saint-Gobain reporting schedules: Budget, RF's…

Other Duties:

• Participate in Saint-Gobain online and in-person training sessions
• Participate in monthly Purchasing staff meetings
• Participate in other Business meetings as defined in the operations

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Purchasing or relevant experience in the required field
• 5+ years experience in supply chain, purchasing, or related Business required
• Familiar with leading high spend/complex RFPs; Contract understanding and negotiation; Supplier relationship management required
• Full understanding of Procure-to-Pay process
• Familiar with residential building construction materials
• Familiar with commodity chemicals used in industrial manufacturing processes
• Strong communication and negotiation skills; must be able to interface with varying levels in the organization and across functions
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment, manage conflicts and utilizing problem-solving and prioritizing skills while remaining professional and calm in high-stress situations
• Computer proficiency, including a strong command of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Intermediate or higher spreadsheet skills.
• Experience with supply agreements for raw materials, work-in-process materials and finished goods
• Ability to utilize Purchasing e-Tools, including ProSource and e-Auction
• Entrepreneurial mindset; proactive and creative problem-solving skills
• Excellent presentation skills and the ability to convince colleagues and management of the best decisions for the business
• Strong emotional intelligence and people skills; able to build a culture of Trust, Empowerment and Collaboration with colleagues outside of the Purchasing function
• Experience with subcontracting supply chains
• Familiarity with residential building materials