Purchasing Director, Abrasives & Adfors

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

Job Summary

This role leads purchasing strategy for the Abrasives and Adfors business units, with accountability for raw materials and site procurement across North America. The position is highly strategic, driving sourcing performance, cost competitiveness, and risk mitigation while ensuring compliance with corporate purchasing policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute long-term sourcing strategies aligned to business objectives and margin goals
• Lead supplier negotiations, RFPs, and contract management to ensure competitive pricing and supply continuity
• Partner with Sales, Finance, and R&D to drive cost savings, support new product development, and mitigate risk through supplier diversification
• Monitor market trends, supplier performance, and key indices to inform sourcing decisions
• Implement cross-business unit strategies and lead value engineering (VAVE) and innovation initiatives with suppliers
• Establish and track KPIs, dashboards, and forecasts, including budget and financial planning inputs
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, internal controls, and corporate social responsibility standards
• Serve as a key advisor to senior leadership, providing insights on supply dynamics and participating in S&OP and executive reviews

People Leadership

• Lead and develop a team of 8, driving performance, accountability, and succession planning
• Ensure effective execution of purchasing strategies across sites, including supplier bidding, contracting, and compliance

Additional Scope

• Collaborate with global and cross-functional stakeholders
• Contribute to executive committees and business reviews
• Oversee vendor governance and adoption of corporate tools and programs

IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?

Qualifications

• This position requires a master's degree (MBA Degree preferred) in a Technical or Business-related field (Business, Supply Chain, Marketing)
• 10 years of experience within a supply chain or purchasing role.
• 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:
• Expertise in leading high spend/complexity RFP's
• Contract understanding and redaction
• Supplier relationship management
• Great negotiation skills
• Full understanding of P2P process
• Ability to hire and manage teams effectively and deliver results
• 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)

LEGAL STATEMENT

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 [email protected].

Benefits In Joining Us

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 $165,000 to $264,500 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 24% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $205,200 to $327,900. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee. This role may also be eligible to participate in the Long-Term Incentive (LTI) program which is awarded annually at management’s discretion.

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 [WASHINGTON STATE ONLY: Must include specific number of days or hours of PTO, vacation and holidays the candidate should expect to receive in a calendar year (ex: (15 days PTO per year, 10 paid holidays per year)]

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