Purchasing Agent

Saint--gobain; Wayne (NJ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 127,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellbeing

Medical Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

EAP

Retirement Plan

Dental & Vision Insurance

HSA/FSA Options

Wellness Program

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions in Wayne, NJ / Orange, CT is seeking a senior procurement leader to manage end-to-end purchasing across sites. You will drive cost savings, oversee vendor relationships, negotiate contracts, and ensure policy compliance with global standards while supporting internal customers.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree or 5+ years in procurement, strong MS Office skills, and exceptional organizational and communication abilities to lead multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of proven procurement leadership experience.
• Strong organizational, analytical skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end purchasing activities across multiple sites.
• Lead vendor relationships and negotiate prices.
• Ensure policy compliance and global standards.
• Drive cost savings and optimize spend portfolio.

Skills

Procurement

Leadership

Project Management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree

5+ years procurement experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This position is responsible for the strategic management and oversight of all Purchasing activities for both Wayne, NJ & Orange, CT. The role encompasses end‑to‑end procurement responsibilities, including vendor relationship management, price negotiation, competitive bid administration, policy compliance and enforcement, spend portfolio optimization, contract execution oversight, and tactical purchasing support. Key objectives include driving cost savings, elevating strategic sourcing capabilities, ensuring adherence to global compliance standards, enhancing service delivery to internal stakeholders, and increasing the effective utilization of internal digital procurement tools.

Is this job for you ?

What do you bring?

This position requires a bachelor's degree or a minimum of five years of demonstrated success in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management with strong knowledge of standard Microsoft Office tools. The ideal candidate is a self‑starter who is highly organized, analytical, and capable of managing multiple projects simultaneously. The role demands a strong leader who can perform effectively under pressure, champion change, and collaborate with a diverse group of stakeholders. Candidates must conduct all activities with discretion, confidentiality, and attention to security. Strong prioritization skills are essential, as the position must assess and respond to material and service needs for multiple internal customers. A service‑oriented mindset and sensitivity to customer requirements are critical. Exceptional communication skills and professional interpersonal conduct are required to interface with internal teams, external partners, vendors, and visitors daily. The individual must be confident, poised, and able to represent the Company with professionalism in all interactions.

A little more about us

Why work for us?

Saint-Gobain Performance Polymer Solutions is a business unit within the global Saint-Gobain group, specializing in the development and manufacturing of high-performance polymer-based products and solutions. The company provides advanced materials designed for demanding applications across various industries, such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial markets. Their offerings include engineered plastics, elastomers, and composite materials that deliver enhanced durability, chemical resistance, and performance in challenging environments.

To make sure nothing is forgotten

What are our perks?

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&DD, 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
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child & Elder Care

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.

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 $89,650 to $139,150. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

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 [emailaddress].