Product SpecialistSaint-Gobain

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within Critical Process Systems, 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.

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.
We are seeking a Product Specialist to support the development and commercialization of custom filtration solutions for the medical market. In this cross-functional role, you will work closely with customers, Sales, Design Engineering, Application Engineering, Operations, and Finance to ensure technically feasible, manufacturable, and commercially successful solutions.

Reporting to the Senior Product Manager, you will play a key role utilizing your technical and commercial knowledge, in the end-to-end quoting and pricing process, help identify market growth opportunities, and drive collaboration across functions to strengthen product knowledge, business continuity, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities include:

Pricing Management

• Support the development and execution of pricing strategies that enhance profitability and competitiveness.
• Prepare pricing assessments in collaboration with Customer Service, Engineering, Finance, and manufacturing teams.
• Analyze pricing trends, margins, and business drivers to develop recommendations.
• Support pricing decisions for new and existing business in accordance with company pricing policies.
• Coordinate pricing workflows within CRM systems, including regulatory and risk considerations.

Commercial & Customer Support

• Support the preparation of quotations, commercial proposals, and customer communications.
• Partner with Sales and Application Engineering to align proposed solutions with business objectives and pricing strategy.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to advance customer programs from concept through production readiness.
• Ensure alignment on project scope, timing, deliverables, and customer expectations.

Market & Application Research

• Conduct market and application research to identify emerging trends, customer needs, and growth opportunities.
• Identify target applications, customer segments, and regional market opportunities.
• Support the development of business plans, product positioning, and value propositions.

Product Knowledge & Stewardship

• Drive collaboration across Engineering, Quality, Regulatory, Operations, and Supply Chain functions.
• Develop technical training and product knowledge resources for internal teams.
• Support product lifecycle management, change management initiatives, and ongoing product stewardship activities.

Certain locations 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 potential candidates. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $81,500 to $126,500 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 10% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $89,600 to $139,100. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

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 Wellbeing - 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 & Elder Care
• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Marketing or other technical related field is required. Masters preferred.
• 3+ years experience commercial experience in a manufacturing organization and experience working with technical products and interfacing with customers.
• Experience working with the medical component or medical device industry is preferred.
• Experience using data and analytics tools to support decision making.
• Proficiency with CRM platforms (Salesforce.com or similar) in managing quote requests and pricing process.
• Understanding of manufacturability constraints and production considerations
• Strong ability to prioritize, manage and track work across multiple projects and stakeholders
• Ability to develop commercial judgment (balancing customer needs, cost, and risk).
• Willingness to take initiative and continuously learn in a technical and commercial environment
• Experience working in or alongside Engineering, Manufacturing, or Application Engineering teams
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making
• Able to travel up to 20% for trade shows and customer visits where may be required.