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GAF Commodity Support Specialist in Parsippany, New Jersey
Job Description:
Introduction
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.
Summary
The Category Support Specialist is responsible for day-to-day purchasing activities for direct or indirect materials or services, or outsourced products or services needed to meet GAF requirements. The candidate will work under the guidance of the Commodity g Management Team to identify and qualify suppliers and prepare Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotations (RFQs) for assigned products or services.
The Category Support Specialist will complete bid evaluations and analysis to determine recommended sourcing awards.
The individual will also be responsible for gathering and organizing intelligence regarding commodity markets, and key activities of our competitors and suppliers which then they would be tasked with sharing with the stakeholders of the business.
The individual will prepare the necessary documentation to deliver financial summaries, sourcing recommendations, and supplier performance metrics to the Procurement Management team and GAF internal customers and partners. The candidate will also participate in cross-functional teams and will be responsible for the timely delivery of sourcing requirements necessary to achieve project objectives.
The Category Support Specialist will follow up with suppliers regularly to review demand/forecast, product/service quality, on-time performance, commercial performance, and other key metrics as defined by GAF. The candidate will update procurement system input, and cost models, and will maintain supplier metrics (i.e., scorecards) necessary for effective reporting and communication; the Category Support Specialist will assist the other members of the Procurement team in maintaining cost savings databases, and analysis as required for reporting departmental activities and supplier performance.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
20-25% Provide logistics support/coordination to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials to plants
15-20% Negotiate with suppliers for execution of supply agreements that achieve the lowest total system cost, and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures.
10-15%Updatepricemodels,asrequired.Analyzeandsharetimelycostinformation. Maintain sourcing database and metrics for reporting and communicating Procurement activities – including bid evaluations and analysis, cost savings, monthly reports, contract summaries, etc.
10-15% Gather, organize and communicate intelligence related to our suppliers, markets, competitors, commodities, and categories on a monthly basis
10-15%Tracksuppliermetrics,communicatesupplierperformance,andforecast requirements, as needed, ensuring all purchases consistent with quality and delivery requirements.Managesupplierresponsivenesstodriveperformanceimprovement,as required.
10-15% Coordinate cross-functionally with GAF partners to drive improved costs, efficiencies, service, and quality. Drive alternative supplier qualifications.
5-10% Initiate supplier qualification process, prepare RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs for product categories; complete bid evaluations.
5-10% Perform other duties as assigned.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor’s Degree in field of supply chain, business, science, or engineering
Experience in use of ERP system (PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent) and AMMS system (Maximo)
Under This Roof, We Also Value
2 or more years of experience in procurement preferred
Understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures
Negotiation skills
Analytical experience
Strategic and systems thinking
Excellent computer skills
Familiar with financial management and analysis
Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
Global supply chain knowledge
How We Protect What Matters Most
Weofferawiderangeofhealthinsuranceoptionsthatincludemedical,dental,and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
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.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
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.