Sr. Purchasing & Supply Specialist

CertainTeed; Northborough (MA); On-site; USD 89,500 - 138,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Program

Job summary

A leading building products company is seeking a Sr. Purchasing & Supply Specialist to manage strategic purchasing and inventory control for its product line. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, over 5 years of experience in supply chain management, and strong skills in ERP systems like SAP. This role offers a competitive salary, annual bonus, and comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, strategic sourcing.
• Experience working with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate sourcing activities for key materials.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to forecast demand and maintain stock levels.
• Resolve invoicing discrepancies and ensure compliance.

Skills

Experience in Purchasing

Supply Chain Management

Strategic Sourcing

Cross-functional Collaboration

SAP or ERP Systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business management or related field

Job description

The CertainTeed Offsite Solutions is looking for a talented Sr. Purchasing & Supply Specialist to enable profitable growth in the ONE PRECISION ASSEMBLIES product line. As we are embarking on an exciting journey to scale our business, this position will play a crucial role in executing strategic purchasing and inventory control. This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced and exciting start-up environment while maintaining poise, organization, and diligence.

Essential Functions

• Coordinate sourcing activities for key materials and services by partnering with stakeholders to understand demand, quality requirements, and budget targets. Support competitive quoting processes and help evaluate supplier proposals to ensure best overall value and supply reliability.

Inventory & Supply Chain Optimization

• Collaborate with plant stakeholders to forecast demand, maintain appropriate stock levels based on lead times and consumption trends, and coordinate inter-plant stock transfers to reduce downtime risk.
• Monitor inbound deliveries and provide proactive issue resolution to support on-time PO closure and improved supply chain continuity.
• Coordinate with suppliers to resolve issues that could delay production or impact service levels.

Invoice, Compliance & Payment Oversight

• Work closely with Accounts Payable and vendors to resolve invoicing discrepancies, ensure accurate documentation, and support audit readiness by maintaining compliance with internal purchasing and financial controls.
• Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships, support vendor onboarding and qualification processes, and ensure ongoing compliance with procurement and risk management policies.
• Participate in supplier performance reviews and escalate quality or delivery concerns when needed.
• Support cost analysis, material substitution reviews, and supplier benchmarking to identify savings opportunities.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives and supply chain efficiency enhancements to drive greater value across the procurement function.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, Supply-Chain, Economics, Construction Management, Project Management, or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in Purchasing, Supply Chain, strategic sourcing experience in manufacturing or industrial environment.
• 5+ years of experience in working with cross functional stakeholders (finance, operations, suppliers, etc).
• 5+ years of experience in working with SAP or equivalent ERP systems to purchasing, material planning or supplier management.

What are our perks?

• 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
• Additional Benefits – Helping shape the experience and impact you want
• Identity Theft Protection
• Auto and Home Insurance
• Pet Insurance and Discounts
• Back-up Child and Elder Care

Compensation

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. Provided is the national pay range for this position which is $89,500 to $138,500 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 12% of base salary based on company and individual performance measures. The Total Target Cash range (base pay and annual bonus) for this position, is $100,240 to $155,120. Bonus payments are part of variable compensation and by nature can vary based on company and individual performance and is not a guarantee.

Why work for us?

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