Job Information
GAF Buyer in Wilmington, North Carolina
Job Description:
Introduction
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.
Summary
The Buyer will perform purchasing activities in support of plant operations, ensuring cost-effective sourcing of raw materials and finished goods to meet demand and quality standards, overseeing procurement activities with a focus on strategic procurement of Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) services and supplies.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Vendor Management: Identify, evaluate and develop relationships with suppliers and service providers. Negotiate favorable terms, including pricing, delivery and service level agreements. Conduct thorough supplier assessments, considering factors such as quality, cost, lead times and reliability.
Cost Control: Monitor and analyze MRO spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities and implementing cost reduction initiatives without compromising quality. Drive service improvements.
Inventory Management: Maintain an efficient MRO inventory system, minimizing excess stock and ensuring timely availability of critical supplies. Monitor Vendor Managed Inventory and maximize value through established agreements.
Strategic Sourcing: Develop and implement strategic sourcing strategies through input from Plant Stakeholders to ensure reliability and minimize downtime. Establish purchase orders as appropriate.
Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with maintenance, operations, transportation, manufacturing, Corporate Purchasing and finance teams to align procurement with organizational objectives. As needed, work with accounting, receiving and quality control departments to resolve any problems that might arise over material delivery discrepancies and/or receiving problems, past dues, invoice and quality issues.
QualityAssurance:CollaboratewiththeQualityControlteamtoensurematerials meet or exceed quality standards.
Review JDA (MRP System) requirements for the purchase of raw materials as needed.
Be able to work in a team environment.
Maintainappropriatedocumentationandfilesforallpurchasesmade.
Develop goals and objectives in line with Corporate Purchasing Goals and Objectives. Partner with Corporate Purchasing for administration of major raw material purchases.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger objects or controls, reach with hands or arms, occasionally is required to walk, or to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific visual ability required is the ability to adjust focus.
Under This Roof, We Require
High School Diploma
3 years of experience in Procurement or related experience in Supply Chain
Proficiency with computers and proven experience utilizing computers in daily work
Excellentoralandwrittencommunicationskills
Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Bachelors Degree
Gives and/or receives factual information in person, over the telephone or in writing regarding practices, procedures, problems, work in progress, potential purchases etc.
Uses computer applications to produce basic output.
Uses advanced mathematics such as calculation of percentages, proportions or rates, or mathematics used to set up spreadsheets and operate equipment.
Ability to interpret MRP requirements
Excellent organizational skills.
Interprets and analyzes the content of such items as drawings, specifications, terms and conditions, warranties, and contracts.
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.
OurFamily-Buildingbenefitssupportthemanydifferentjourneystofertilityand 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).
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.