What’s the job?

The Fleet Operations Buyer is responsible for the daily transactional duties of the Materials Handling Equipment (MHE), Heavy Duty Equipment (HDE), and the Auto Fleet Programs reporting to the CAPEX Operations Manager. The buyer will be responsible for

• processing bids and requests for quotes, approximately 80 per year, through our eProcurement Tools;
• correspondence with business unit stakeholders and all suppliers to assure timely submission of data and quotes to correspond to project timelines;
• analysis of bids to assure compliance with specifications and objectives; follow-up with sites and suppliers if changes are required; make recommendations for manufacturers and models
• work with the suppliers when there is a deviation from negotiated pricing
• write and submit Capex+ submissions for the CT BUs including lease vs Buy and LOJs
• constant monitoring of fleet management database for accuracy and completeness of data
• monthly/quarterly KPI reporting to business units. The buyer will serve as the first point of contact for business stakeholders and fleet management companies.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Fleet Operations buyer role requires a high level of process and analytical thinking, and communication skills. Also necessary is technical expertise and knowledge of the equipment and auto industries, equipment specifications and maintenance in order to present the data to stakeholders along with recommendations. Excellent customer service skills to support the business units. Ability to tailor actions to align with the overall objectives of the businesses and adherence to purchasing professionalism. Problem solving skills and quick thinking required for decision making.

What do you bring?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain or related field.
• Master's Degree is preferred
• 1-3 Years of experience in Fleet Management is required
• 1-3 Years of experience in Purchasing is required
• 1-3 Years of experience in Data Analysis is required
• Data analysis; organization of data and KPIs to drive decisions. Good grasp of the equipment specifications and applications in order to make recommendations to sites/plant managers, etc.
• Strong Communication Skills, oral and written. Needs to be able to speak with expertise and influence
• Excellent Customer Service Skills

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

• Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
• Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
• Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
• Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
• Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
• Employee Recognition Programs
• PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
• LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while our products make the world a more beautiful, safer, and sustainable home.

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.