Job Description:
The Packaging Category Manager is responsible for overseeing the defined categories of packaging spend across all Saint-Gobain North America businesses. This role involves managing all aspects of category management for strategic and complex purchases with an annual spend of around $80M, focusing heavily on corrugated and paper-based products.
The ideal candidate should be able to propose solutions to Business Units' problems while leveraging overall category spend to deliver savings and ensure compliance. They must understand technical requirements across Business Units to provide top-tier support to internal customers and maximize savings.
* Sourcing, Negotiations, Project Management:
o Identify spend, develop sourcing strategies, lead sourcing and supplier negotiations, and select suppliers to minimize total purchasing costs for all SGNA businesses.
o Drive category compliance.
o Assist SGNA Operations, R&D, and Product Management teams with projects involving packaging changes, improvements, NPD, or VAVE initiatives.
o Coordinate closely with Global Category Management in Paris to set strategies, share best practices, and align goals.
* Strategic Category Management:
o Develop a deep understanding of packaging markets, key players, and industry trends; share knowledge across sites.
o Create and maintain category strategies considering industry trends and market conditions.
o Develop and manage the supply base in collaboration with sites.
o Manage forecasts and budgets to support Long Range Planning, annual budgets, and RFQs.
o Publish newsletters updating on compliance status, sourcing projects, and best practices.
o Manage pricing by monitoring updates, verifying price changes against contracts, and ensuring accuracy across Business Units.
Requirements:
* Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related field (business, finance, supply chain).
* At least 5 years of experience in procurement, specifically in Packaging or Raw Materials.
* Knowledge of packaging-related commodities (lumber, paper, plastics) is advantageous.
* Strong analytical, project management, communication, and leadership skills.
* Self-motivated, skilled negotiator with strategic thinking abilities.
* Ability to coordinate across multiple sites and Business Units within a matrix organization.
About Us:
At Saint-Gobain, our core values include Trust, Empowerment, and Collaboration. We foster diversity and inclusion, and our products aim to make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.
Legal Statement:
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