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GAF Procurement Specialist Technology & Professional Services in Valdosta, Georgia
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
Team Summary
The Technology & Professional Services Indirect Procurement Team is responsible for sourcing technology and professional services solutions across all Business functions . The Team works collaboratively with Business stakeholders to develop and align on strategy, to support solution and supplier selections through go to market events, to negotiate contracts, to manage vendors, and to complete contract renewals.
Job Summary
The Procurement Specialist will be an integral part of the Technology & Professional Services Indirect Procurement Team with exposure to all functions within GAF. Additionally, this role may provide support for requests which span across Standard Industries' Operating Companies. This role will include partnering with Category Managers within the Team support of strategic initiatives. This role is a great opportunity to learn, develop, and grow into a more strategic procurement lead.
Essential Duties
Negotiate and implement NDAs, run go to market events (RFx), manage tactical renewals at the direction of Tech & PS Category Managers, lead and/or assist in supplier negotiations, help drive execution and optimization of Indirect vendors in our environment. (30%-40%)
Support strategic go to market events (RFx) partnered with Tech & PS Category Managers. (10-15%)
Coordinate with Tech & PS Category Managers and internal customers to create and manage contract renewals. (10-15%)
Support Tech & PS Category Managers in the development of sourcing strategies that are aligned with GAF business objectives. (10-15%)
Ad-hoc support requests, contract record maintenance, reporting development and support. (10-15%)
Up to 10% Travel as needed
Under This Roof We Require
Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Supply Chain, STEM, or business related field Required
2 or more years of experience in a business role
Negotiate and implement NDAs, run go to market events (RFx), manage tactical renewals at the direction of Tech & PS Category Managers, lead and/or assist in supplier negotiations, help drive execution and optimization of Indirect vendors in our environment. (30%-40%)
Support strategic go to market events (RFx) partnered with Tech & PS Category Managers. (10-15%)
Coordinate with Tech & PS Category Managers and internal customers to create and manage contract renewals. (10-15%)
Support Tech & PS Category Managers in the development of sourcing strategies that are aligned with GAF business objectives. (10-15%)
Ad-hoc support requests, contract record maintenance, reporting development and support. (10-15%)
Under This Roof We Also Value
Solid understanding of standard procurement and supply chain concepts, practices, and procedures, including strong negotiation skills and contract experience
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strategic thinking with a bias toward action
Excellent communication and computer skills including proficiency with Google Suite of Products (Sheets, Slides, Docs)
Dimensions
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Consideration will be given based on geography, candidate experience, and qualifications.
Annual Salary Range: 72,000-92,000
How We Protect What Matters Most:
- 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.
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