Purchasing Agent

** Ideal candidate will reside in Houston, TX *
* This position is responsible for the management of all Purchasing activities and projects under their scope as well as oversight for Santa Ana, CA, and Houston, TX with shared responsibility of a few remote facilities. This position will perform all purchasing activities (including but not limited to negotiation, management of spend, bid management, and execution of contracts for both goods and services).

This role will focus on cost savings, strategic purchasing improvement, implementation and adherence to global compliance, and utilization of internal digital tools while providing timely service to internal customers.

- ** Plant Purchasing Responsibilities*
* + Coordinates and leads all site-level RFPs for both local OpEx and Cap Ex purchases (per the requirements definition phase) which includes vendor negotiations through to the contract signature (if applicable), and PO creation.

+ Engage the plant's technical teams early in the buying process to ensure compliance of purchasing methodology.

+ Foster site compliance regarding the North American Purchasing Policy [NAPP], Purchasing's Internal Controls Reference Framework [ICRF], Gift Policy, and Credit Card [P-Card] Policy.

** Requirements*
* + Bachelor's degree required, or a minimum of 5 years' experience in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management with a track record of success.

- + Must be a self-starter who is organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

- + Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to handle pressure and stress, drive change, and collaborate with a dynamic team.

- + Ability to conduct activities in a confidential and secure manner.

- + Strong prioritization skills required to fulfill procurement needs for multiple users.

- + Service-oriented and sensitive to customer needs.

- + Exceptional communication skills and a professional demeanor for daily interactions with internal and external contacts.

- + Confidently represent the company to customers, vendors, and visitors.

- 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.

- Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Applicants for roles based in Washington state or remote roles that would be worked from Washington state are encouraged to direct any concerns regarding the state's Pay Transparency laws to the SGNA HR Compliance team at  SGNA_H .

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.

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- -Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

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- -Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options

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- -Live Well Wellness Program

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- -Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

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- -Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
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- -Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.

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- -401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP) Cash Balance Pension Plan

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- -Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability

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- -Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and

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- -Accident Insurance

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- -Additional Benefits -- Helping shape the experience and impact you want

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- -Commuter Benefits

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- -Group Legal

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- -Identity Theft Protection

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- -Auto and Home Insurance

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- -Pet Insurance and Discounts

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- -Back-up Child and Elder Care

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- -Perk Spot Employee Discount Program

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- -Volunteer Day