What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regional Purchasing Manager position at Saint-Gobain Performance Plastics?
WHY DO WE NEED YOU?
The Regional Purchasing Manager leads a team supporting multiple sites while directly managing procurement for Largo, FL. The role ensures strategic alignment, policy compliance, and efficient purchasing operations across the region. This position drives vendor management, negotiations, bidding, contract oversight, and spend optimization while advancing cost savings and strategic sourcing. It also strengthens digital tool adoption and maintains adherence to corporate and global standards. The Manager develops purchasing staff, improves service to internal stakeholders, and leads continuous improvement efforts in close partnership with plant operations and BU leadership to ensure coordinated, value‑driven procurement across all assigned sites.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
The ideal candidate for this Manager role holds a bachelor's degree (preferred) or brings a minimum of five years of proven experience in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management. This position requires a proactive, highly organized, and analytical leader capable of overseeing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. The Manager must excel under pressure, drive continuous improvement, and lead diverse teams through change with confidence and clarity. The role demands sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and strong prioritization abilities to effectively manage procurement needs across multiple internal stakeholders. Exceptional communication and professional interpersonal skills are essential for representing the company in daily interactions with internal teams, external vendors, customers, and visitors. A service‑oriented mindset, customer sensitivity, and the ability to maintain a confident, polished presence are critical to success in this leadership position.
LEGAL STATEMENT
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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Benefits In Joining Us
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
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
The Regional Purchasing Manager leads a team supporting multiple sites while directly managing procurement for Largo, FL. The role ensures strategic alignment, policy compliance, and efficient purchasing operations across the region. This position drives vendor management, negotiations, bidding, contract oversight, and spend optimization while advancing cost savings and strategic sourcing. It also strengthens digital tool adoption and maintains adherence to corporate and global standards. The Manager develops purchasing staff, improves service to internal stakeholders, and leads continuous improvement efforts in close partnership with plant operations and BU leadership to ensure coordinated, value‑driven procurement across all assigned sites.
IS THIS JOB FOR YOU?
The ideal candidate for this Manager role holds a bachelor's degree (preferred) or brings a minimum of five years of proven experience in Procurement, Leadership, or Project Management. This position requires a proactive, highly organized, and analytical leader capable of overseeing multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. The Manager must excel under pressure, drive continuous improvement, and lead diverse teams through change with confidence and clarity. The role demands sound judgment, strict confidentiality, and strong prioritization abilities to effectively manage procurement needs across multiple internal stakeholders. Exceptional communication and professional interpersonal skills are essential for representing the company in daily interactions with internal teams, external vendors, customers, and visitors. A service‑oriented mindset, customer sensitivity, and the ability to maintain a confident, polished presence are critical to success in this leadership position.
LEGAL STATEMENT
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 SGNA_HR_Compliance@saint-gobain.com.
Benefits In Joining Us
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
Group Legal
Identity Theft Protection
Auto and Home Insurance
Pet Insurance and Discounts
Back-up Child & Elder Care
PerkSpot Employee Discount Program