Saint-Gobain · 1 day ago
Purchasing Analyst
Malvern, PA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSaint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, dedicated to making the world a better home. The Purchasing Analyst will assist business units in developing tools and processes for efficient purchasing data management, support strategic sourcing, and collaborate with teams to enhance purchasing processes and drive cost savings.
Building MaterialConstructionManufacturing
Responsibilities
Assist assigned business units in the development of tools and processes that support efficient collecting, cleanup, and processing of critical purchasing data
Support the strategic sourcing of products and services, ensuring optimal value for the company
Employ analytical tools to assess purchasing activities, monitor market conditions, and recommend strategies for cost savings and process improvements
Collaborate with other members of the analyst team to drive consistency of process and tools across the entirety of the purchasing organization
Support continuous improvement initiatives as required
Participate in bid analysis, contract negotiations, and cost reduction programs
Identify alternative sources of supply and evaluate the risks associated with single-source suppliers
Support implementation of technology solutions, such as business intelligence and spend management tools, budgets, etc
Central coordination of pricing and contract management updates in the ERP systems for strategic or category specific suppliers
Support for key functions in the purchasing process including the vendor setup, maintenance and payment process
Monitor market developments, commodity prices, and supply chain disruptions, gather intelligence on emerging suppliers, technology trends, and regulatory changes, forecast pricing trends and recommend proactive purchasing strategies
Coordinate with continuous improvement / innovation manager to standardize administrative and reporting processes
Develop best practices in coordination with other members of the analyst team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Economics, or a related field
1 - 3 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain analytics, operations, or a related area
Experience with procurement software (SAP, Oracle, Coupa, Ariba, etc.) is highly desirable
Proficiency in data analysis and visualization tools (Excel, Tableau, Power BI, etc.)
Strong quantitative ability and attention to detail
Ability to draw actionable insights from complex data sets
Company
Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain is a manufacturer and distributor of building materials for the construction and industrial markets. It is a sub-organization of Filtralite.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.99B2009-03-18Post Ipo Equity· $1.99B
1999-04-01IPO
Leadership Team
Benoît Bazin
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Frédéric Guimbal
Group Vice President for Construction Chemicals Performance
Recent News
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