Purchasing AnalystSaint-Gobain

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, 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.

Being a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, Saint-Gobain 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".

The Purchasing Analyst will assist assigned business units in the development of tools and processes that support efficient collecting, cleanup, and processing of critical purchasing data. The analyst supports the strategic sourcing of products and services, ensuring optimal value for the company. This individual employs analytical tools to assess purchasing activities, monitors market conditions, and recommends strategies for cost savings and process improvements. This role will collaborate with other members of the analyst team to drive consistency of process and tools across the entirety of the purchasing organization. Position will also support continuous improvement initiatives as required.

Business Unit / Category Manager Support:

• Participate in bid analysis, contract negotiations, and cost reduction programs.
• Identify alternative sources of supply and evaluate the risks associated with single-source suppliers.
• Support implementation of technology solutions, such as business intelligence and spend management tools, budgets, etc
• Central coordination of pricing and contract management updates in the ERP systems for strategic or category specific suppliers
• Support for key functions in the purchasing process including the vendor setup, maintenance and payment process
• Monitor market developments, commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, gather intelligence on emerging suppliers, technology trends, and regulatory changes, forecast pricing trends and recommend proactive purchasing strategies.

Process Improvement / Standardization:

• Coordinate with continuous improvement / innovation manager to standardize administrative and reporting processes
• Develop best practices in coordination with other members of the analyst team

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

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• 1 -3 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, operations, or a related area.
• Experience with procurement software (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, etc.) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, etc.).
• Strong quantitative ability and attention to detail.
• Ability to draw actionable insights from complex datasets.