GAF Jobs

Job Description:

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 or Function Overview

We are looking for a Buyer who will be responsible for supporting Plant initiatives with respect to Purchasing and helping to manage daily purchasing activities. The Buyer ensures that purchases are made at the lowest cost and highest quality consistent with the needs of the Plant, and in alignment with company policies and procedures

Essential Duties Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with company policies and procedures.

• Establish purchase orders and contracts, as appropriate.

• Maintainappropriate documentationand filesfor allpurchases made.

• Identifycostsavingopportunitiesusingcompetitivebidding,negotiations,anddriveservice improvements.

• Workwithaccountingtoresolveanyproblemsthatmightariseoverbulkmaterialdelivery discrepancies and/or receiving problems, past dues, and invoice issues.

• InteractwithR&D,Transportation,ManufacturingandCorporatePurchasingtofacilitatenew source development, qualification and implementation.

• Monitor delivery of materials and services to ensure the production needs of the Plants are met, while certifying that all purchases meet volume requirements and commitments.

• May prepare and execute in conjunction with the Legal Department and Corporate Purchasing, supply agreements which fully protect the company against missed deliveries, shortagesandoutages,poormaterialquality,andotherperformanceissuesthatcouldaffect production.

• Work closely with Plant personnel to locate and develop new sources of supply and offer lower cost alternatives.

• Participate in teams to gain an understanding of the needs of the Plant.

• Monitor market conditions to keep abreast of potential changes that could affect costs and/or schedules.

• Develop goals and objectives in line with Corporate Purchasing Goals and Objectives. Partner with Corporate Purchasing with the administration of major raw material purchases.

• Back up and assist with MRO Purchasing and Plant Management.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof, We Require

• A Bachelors Degree in Business Administration coupled with 3 or more years ofexperience in make/buy decisions

• Demonstratedexperienceworkinginacustomer-focusedandmulti-functionalteam environment.

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Advancedverbalandwrittencommunicationskills

• Abilitytoworkunderlimitedsupervision

• Abilitytoworkinteamenvironment

• Advanced organization and scheduling skills Intermediate customer service skills Physical Requirements

• Abilitytoreadandconcentrateviacomputerdataentrytypingandproofreading

• Oral and auditory capacity enabling interpersonal communication as well as communication through automated devices such as the telephone

• Occasionally operate business machines

Physical Demands

• Requiredtosit,stand,walk,andusehandstofinger,handleorfeelobjects,tools,orcontrols

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds

• Must be able to climb ladders and/or stairs and walk on open grating on elevated surfaces

• Requiredtoreachwithhandsandarmsandstoop,kneel,orcrouch

• Frequentsitting,walking,andstanding,andoccasionalclimbing,stooping,kneeling, crouching, crawling, and balancing

• Frequentuseofeye,hand,andfingercoordinationenablingtheuseofofficemachinery

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

• Specificvisionabilitiesrequiredbythisjobincludeclosevision,peripheralvision,depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus

• Mustcontinuouslyhavetheabilitytodifferentiatecolorsprecisely

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.

• 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, referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.

• Professionalgrowthanddevelopmentareveryimportanttous!Weofferinternal 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).

Privacy Policy (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/privacy-policy) CA Privacy Applicant Notice (https://www.gaf.com/en-us/about-us/privacy-and-legal/applicant-privacy-notice)

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. ​