Category Manager

This position is responsible for managing raw material purchases for some chemicals/resins for North America region and subcontracting for the Siding Products Group (SPG)business, representing from $100 to $150MM annually. This position is accountable for the strategic and demands and sourcing strategies and results impacting the business. This will include strategic negotiations with material suppliers and logistic providers and close collaboration with our business. All Purchasing corporate policies must be implemented and adhered to both at the category and site level.

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.
• Establish clear and formal long term strategies for the sourcing of subcontracting activities for the SPG business
• Responsible for market research for this commodity and design and drive the purchasing strategy of this commodity (environmental, indices, routes, transportation, etc.).
• Fully research, understand and regularly update of the categories assigned landscape in NA as is relates to competitors, markets, tariffs and taxes, legal aspects, etc.
• 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.
• Work across several North American business units for relevant raw materials categories and create cross-BU strategies in the best interest of the company.
• Identify, lead and implement VAVE (Value Added / Value Engineering) 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, based on business priorities.

Other Programs & Reporting:

• Support sites regarding inventory, special requirements for logistics, MOQ's, Lead-Time, etc.
• Support in problem solving with Treasury, Accounts Payable, Finance and Site buyers / controllers.
• Work in line with the worldwide organization regarding data sharing, opportunities, new sources, etc.
• Full compliance to the Saint-Gobain Corporate Social Responsibility Initiatives (Supplier Charter, Ecovadis, Timber Certificates...)
• Implement all Saint-Gobain Digital tools and programs applicable for the category.
• Provide inputs to various Saint-Gobain reporting schedules: Budget, RF's, etc.

Other Duties:

• Support Purchasing team during budget, RFQ's and other reports needed
• Support eventual quality complaints, or specific needs from the sites using the materials of the categories
• Participate in Saint-Gobain online and in-person training sessions
• Participate in monthly Purchasing staff meetings, R&D meetings and any other meeting required by the business
• Participate in other Business meetings as defined in the operations cadence

• Bachelor's Degree (Master's Degree preferred) in a Business-related field (Business, Supply Chain, Finance)
• 7+ years of experience within a purchasing role, preferably in the construction or similar industry
• Candidate needs to be a self-starter, organized, able to handle multiple projects, determine priorities and have the ability to manage pressure and stress.
• Candidate must be able to conduct activities in a confidential and secure manner.
• Candidate needs to have the following skills:
  
  
  
  • Familiar with leading high spend/complexity RFP's
  • Contract understanding and redaction
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Good negotiation skills
  • Full understanding of P2P process
  • Great team player and can easily work across business units
  • Great communication skills and ability to very clearly convey messages to Senior Management (both verbally and in writing)
  
  
  
  

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

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• 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