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The Digital Purchasing Analyst will collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape and execute the digital purchasing roadmap, with primary responsibility for leading the adoption, support, and continuous enhancement of purchasing digital tools across North America. In addition to serving as the subject matter expert (SME) for both corporate and locally developed solutions, the analyst will contribute to the development of automation and generative AI capabilities that drive procurement efficiency and actionable insights. This role requires close coordination with global and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment, share best practices, and incorporate user feedback into ongoing digital transformation efforts.

The Digital Purchasing Analyst requires the ability to think and act independently to develop and deploy appropriate data collection tools to gather the appropriate information from the business to support the sourcing and management activities for a variety of different commodity and service categories. The candidate must have highly skilled technical proficiencies in Microsoft Office, including Excel, SRM software and BI programming, as well as expertise in enterprise-wide systems such as SharePoint and Power BI.

+ SME (subject matter expert) for Saint-Gobain North America Purchasing team for all Digital initiatives in coordination with purchasing groups in Paris and Malvern headquarters, including tools managed by the central (Paris) team as well as locally developed tools by the purchasing or local IT teams.

+ Leads adoption and training as required of the tools, including site visits, training forums, and webinars

+ Manage communication channels and content repositories (e.g., SharePoint) to ensure timely and effective dissemination of tool-related updates and resources.

+ Develop best practices toolkit for widely used S-G purchasing digital tools to be shared across the organization

+ Manage the purchasing new hire on-boarding process for digital tools (new user access) and training curriculum

+ Support sourcing and category analytics initiatives, including category analysis, data support (cleansing and report generation), supplier research, and supplier selection analytics, in collaboration with category manager(s).

+ Central coordination of pricing and contract management updates in the ERP systems for strategic or category-specific suppliers

+ PO management and coordination centrally or across sites for central or shared suppliers

+ Support for key functions in the purchasing process, including the vendor setup, maintenance, and payment process

+ Identify and implement automation opportunities within purchasing workflows, including the use of generative AI for data analysis.

+ Collaborate with IT and data teams to prototype and deploy AI-driven models and scripts that streamline procurement processes.

+ Support Purchasing leadership on various ad hoc analysis as needed

+ Establish templates and reports as needed

+ Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.

+ Minimum of 5 years’ experience in supply chain, purchasing, finance, and/or IT

+ Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment

+ Demonstrated initiative and ability to work independently and proactively engage across functional constituents

+ Experience with SAP or similar systems with MRP functionality

+ High Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

+ Very high attention to detail, accuracy of work and excellent communication skills

+ Experience with a multi plant manufacturing/distribution environment

+ Desire to grow in Purchasing

+ Interest in AI/ML applications in procurement.

+ Completion of or current enrollment in Purchasing or a Supply Chain Designation Program (SCMP, CITT etc.)

+ Knowledge of SAP purchasing

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

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.

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.

+ 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

+ 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 and Elder Care

+ PerkSpot Employee Discount Program

+ Volunteer Day