At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Team Summary

Reports to the Purchasing Manager

Job Summary

Perform purchasing activities in support of plant operations, leading strategic sourcing and vendor management to build strong supplier relationships. Utilize data analytics to pinpoint opportunities for process improvements, inventory optimization, and cost reduction. The ideal candidate is driven, demonstrating integrity, accountability, and a strong work ethic, while consistently maintaining high standards in all actions and decisions. They excel in fast-paced environments, using sound judgment to make informed decisions and achieve results. With excellent communication skills, they foster effective collaboration across teams, staying proactive, self-motivated, and dedicated to delivering excellence.

Essential Duties

• Safety: Actively engage in safety programs as directed. Drive continuous improvement and promote open and prioritized communication that will advance a safety driven mindset for all employees and elevate the plantwide culture of safety.

• Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate, and build strong relationships with suppliers and service providers to drive value, while negotiating favorable terms, including pricing, delivery schedules, and service level agreements. Draft, review, and manage contracts and master service agreements as necessary, ensuring compliance with company policies and alignment with business needs. Conduct comprehensive supplier assessments.

• Strategic Sourcing Leadership: Lead and / or support RFQ (Request for Quote) initiatives to drive cost savings, mitigate risks, and uphold quality standards through the Arkestro platform. Collaborate with Plant Stakeholders to design and execute strategic sourcing strategies that enhance reliability and minimize operational downtime. Issue purchase orders to support seamless procurement processes.

• Data Analytics & Process Improvement: Leverage data analytics to identify inefficiencies and waste within procurement processes, driving continuous improvement, process optimization, and cost reduction. Analyze trends and performance data to uncover opportunities for cost reduction and operational enhancements, leading change initiatives to eliminate suboptimal practices and enhance overall procurement effectiveness. Present data driven case studies to management that clearly outlines an opportunity and proposes a solution.

• Product Life Cycle: Interface with product life cycle review to evaluate current and future product offerings. Find and establish new suppliers, set up materials, work with Marketing team to create/update packaging requirements. Assist in cost analysis for materials and packaging. Provide input on budget planning to support stakeholders in making informed financial decisions.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Under the direction of the Purchasing Manager: Partner closely with maintenance, operations, transportation, manufacturing, Corporate Purchasing, and finance teams to align procurement strategies with organizational goals. Collaborate with accounting, receiving, and quality control departments to promptly address and resolve any issues related to material delivery discrepancies, overdue shipments, invoicing, or quality concerns.

• Inventory Management: Collaborate with the Materials, Shipping and Production departments to manage optimal stock levels for both finished goods and raw materials, ensuring demand is met while minimizing excess inventory. Develop and execute strategies to maintain accurate inventory records, reduce carrying costs, prevent stockouts, and improve inventory turnover. Participate in the disposition, repurposing, and/or removal of slow moving / obsolete material (SMOOSI).

• Quality Assurance: Work closely with the Quality Control team to ensure materials consistently meet or exceed quality standards. Be a direct contributor of the CAPA system; when necessary, implement corrective action plans to resolve quality issues, maintain product integrity, and drive an environment where continuous improvement is an expectation.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof We Require

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (e.g., Logistics, Procurement, or Business Management).

• Minimum of 4+ year’s experience in procurement Required

• Experience in use of ERP system (PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent) and AMMS system (Maximo). Required

• Experience in make/buy decisions, proficiency with computers, excellent oral and written communication skills. In addition, demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment.

Under This Roof We Also Value

• Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience Preferred

• Demonstrated advanced proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to convey information clearly and effectively at all organizational levels.

• Applies advanced mathematical skills, including calculating percentages, proportions, and rates

• Demonstrates skill in interpreting MRP requirements to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure efficient supply chain operations. SAP experience is preferred.

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to manage large volumes of tasks (multitasking)

• Interprets and analyzes drawings, specifications, terms and conditions, warranties, and contracts to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Physical Demands

• Stationary Position - Frequently

• Move/Traverse - Frequently

• Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently

• Transport/Lifting - Rarely

• Transport/Carrying - Rarely

• Communicate/Talking - Constantly

• Communicate/Hearing - Constantly

Working Conditions

• Noise - Occasionally

• Hazards - Occasionally

Travel Requirements: 5%

How We Protect What Matters Most:

1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.

GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).

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With 130+ years in the industry, GAF is the leading roofing manufacturer in North America. As a member of the Standard Industries family of companies, we are also part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.

Our communities help give our work meaning and the products we manufacture help protect what matters most. The shingles help to shelter the families living in the homes in our towns. The TPO helps protect what is under that hospital’s roof. In addition to quality products, we make sure they are installed by quality craftsmen and women. The full GAF portfolio of solutions is supported by an extensive national network of factory-certified contractors.

GAF continues to be the leader in quality and offers comprehensive warranty protection on its products and systems. Our success is driven by a commitment to empowering our people to deliver advanced quality and purposeful innovation and the desire to protect what matters most. ​