The Associate Buyer is responsible for day to day purchasing activities for indirect materials or services, or outsourced products or services needed to meet GAF requirements.  The candidate will work under the guidance of the Materials Manager and/or  Purchasing 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 Associate Buyer will complete bid evaluations and analysis to determine recommended sourcing awards.

The individual will prepare necessary documentation to deliver financial summaries, sourcing recommendations, and supplier performance metrics to the Procurement & Supply Chain  Management team.  The candidate will also participate on cross functional teams and will be responsible for timely delivery of sourcing requirements necessary to achieve project objectives.

The Associate Buyer will follow-up with suppliers on a regular basis 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, cost models, and will maintain supplier metrics and compliance documents necessary for effective reporting and communication; the Associate Buyer will assist the other members of the Procurement or Plant Management  team in maintaining cost savings databases, and analysis as required for reporting departmental activities and supplier performance.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• **25-30%  **Administer Purchase Requests and Purchase Orders in support of Plant Maintenance / Plant Engineering routine activities and capital projects.  Also work with Plant Accounting on invoice/payment resolution.
• **10-15%    **Negotiate with suppliers for execution of supply agreements that achieve lowest total system cost, and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures. Also obtain and maintain supplier related documents for corporate compliance purposes.
• **10-15%    **Update price models, as required.  Analyze and share timely cost information. 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%    **Maintain procurement systems information – Maximo, PeopleSoft, etc.
• 10% Track supplier metrics, communicate supplier performance, and forecast requirements, as needed, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements. Manage supplier responsiveness to drive performance improvement, as required.
• **10%    **Coordinate cross-functionally with GAF partners to drive improved costs, efficiencies, service, quality.  Drive alternative supplier qualifications.

Perform other duties as assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Level Based Competencies

• Communication
• Building Strategic Working Relationships
• Business Acumen
• Planning and Organizing
• Managing Conflict

Technical knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level: Entry to Intermediate)

• 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

General knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level: Entry to Intermediate)

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
• Excellent organizational and follow up skills with strong attention to detail
• Ability to adapt to a changing environment
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management skills
• Strong project management and vendor management skills
• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Understand elements of Finance, Marketing, Manufacturing, and R&D and their respective strategies

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in field of supply chain, business, science, or engineering.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in use of ERP system (PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent) and AMMS system (Maximo)
• Industrial manufacturing and/or business management experience preferred
• 2 - 4 years of experience in procurement preferred

DIMENSIONS

No of direct reports: 0

No of indirect reports: 0

Budget Responsibility: n/a

Travel Requirements: 0-25%

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).

GAF is North America’s largest roofing manufacturer with plants strategically located across the U.S. GAF is part of the largest roofing and waterproofing business in the world.