Purchasing Agent

What's the job?

We are seeking a proactive and results-driven Purchasing Agent to manage procurement activities for our Wayne, NJ and Orange, CT facilities. This role is responsible for strategic sourcing, vendor management, contract administration, competitive bidding, cost reduction initiatives, and purchasing compliance. The Purchasing Agent will partner with internal stakeholders and suppliers to optimize spending, improve service levels, mitigate risk, and ensure adherence to company procurement policies and procedures. -The ideal candidate will also bring experience leading organizational change, driving adoption of new processes and technologies, and influencing stakeholders through procurement transformation initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing activities and strategic sourcing initiatives.

• Build and maintain supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and identify cost-saving opportunities.

• Lead RFQs, RFPs, and bid processes for operational and capital projects.

• Ensure compliance with procurement policies, supplier requirements, and company standards.

• Analyze spend data to drive sourcing strategies, cost reduction, and risk mitigation.

• Administer contracts and supplier agreements, including vendor onboarding and performance management.

• Support procurement systems and digital purchasing tools to improve efficiency and compliance.

• Coordinate with stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional teams to resolve purchasing, invoicing, and supply issues.

• Maintain accurate purchasing records, reports, and documentation to support audit requirements.

• Deliver training and guidance to site stakeholders on purchasing processes and best practices.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, purchasing, project management, or a related field.

• Strong negotiation, vendor management, and contract administration skills.

• Experience leading competitive bid processes and cost-saving initiatives.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and procurement systems.

• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-focused approach.

• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders, drive change, and work collaboratively across teams.

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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&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 & Elder Care

• PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

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.

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.

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] .