Job Summary
The Site Procurement Specialist role will serve as the procurement oversight and subject matter expert for sourcing goods and services needs for their local GAF site. They will report into the Regional Procurement Leader. This role will be the face of procurement for Indirect Procurement activities at the Operating Site. They will ensure streamlined procurement processes for their site by collaborating proactively with their business stakeholders, which includes but is not limited to: Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Transportation, Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and EHS. Working in the center-led procurement team, they will help drive optimal cost while supporting safe operations, high quality, and leading streamlined procurement processes within their site.

The ideal candidate puts the internal customer first, is collaborative, and has influential skills, aligned work experiences and process knowledge of procurement (S2P business processes). They will uphold procurement strategies and programs for their site while ensuring they meet productivity requirements and the needs of the businesses. This role participates in both regional and networkwide procurement programs and manages local supplier relationships. Responsibilities include upholding effective strategies, gaining a strong understanding of systems functionality, processes, and working with cross-functional partners to support simplification, standardization, leverage, and compliance.

Essential Duties

Execution of Procurement strategies in support of business strategies.Develop and maintain effective local supplier partnerships.Continuously seek to improve total cost for site indirect materials.Proactively implement effective risk mitigation strategies for key materials.Collaborate with Regional and Site Procurement Team peers on Procurement strategy, and supplier strategies.Ensure site compliance and enable improved performance management by upholding contractual obligations and securing agreements in place for all supplier relationships.Supports the strategy to leverage key suppliers across sites, and consolidation opportunities as negotiated by Category Managers.Participate in supplier risk evaluations for key and single sourced items.Ensure the procurement of required services is in alignment with EHS requirementsLead consolidation of spend on site by collaborating with centralized teams across the network to develop synergies of materials and suppliers across the network.Lead site cross functional collaborative efforts to streamline and better enable S2P processes.In coordination with the legal department and ISC category manager guidance, develop applicable contracts and agreements.Collaborate with internal stakeholders to select suppliers, negotiate and develop the best value for GAF. This includes coordinating/conducting RFPs and competitive bidding events.Participate in cross functional team projects involving HQ to ensure value is attained through early involvement.

Under This Roof We Require

Bachelor’s Degree Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Related Field RequiredExperience understanding and supporting the socialization and execution of strategies with clear goals and priorities.3+ years of Industrial manufacturing and/or similar experience, with 2+ years of supply chain experience.Demonstrated business and financial acumen.Business acumen – creating, positioning, negotiating commercial arrangements to deliver competitive advantage.Data analytics to provide data driven procurement solutions.Developing leadership skills to nurture strong working ties with site leadership and operations teams.Negotiation skills-Managing and negotiating contracts to meet business needs and objectives.

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Procurement experienceCustomer Service orientationExpertise working cross functionally in a matrixed environmentAbility to simplify complexityCollaborative with the ability to influence othersProcess improvement mindset with the ability to critically analyze opportunities & connect the right resources to drive the improvementBias to action/breaking down barriers/finding & driving solutionsComfortable with mining data and data analyticsSolid technical skills with comfort learning new systems quicklyProficient in G Suite (Google Sheets, Google Docs, gMail)

Qualifications Preferred

5+ years of Industrial manufacturing and/or similar experience, with 2+ years of procurement experience preferred.Experience within procurement or supply chain with a strong ability to gain partnerships with cross-functional partnersSAP S/4 HANA and Ariba experience is a plus

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - FrequentlyPosition Self/Stooping - OccasionallyPosition Self/Kneeling - OccasionallyPosition Self/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyHandling - OccasionallyGrasping - OccasionallyCommunicate/Talking - FrequentlyCommunicate/Hearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - Frequently

Working Conditions

Temperature Change - Occasionally

Travel Requirements: 10%

Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.

Base Salary Range: $64,000-$88,000

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).