GAF

Category Manager Facility Services & Contingent Labor

GAF$120K — $165K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Science, or Engineering required
  • 8+ years experience in indirect procurement, focusing on manufacturing services, facility services, and/or contingent labor category management preferred
  • Experience in roofing plant, paving industry, or refinery or manufacturing company preferred
  • Expertise in procurement standards, supply chain practices, and procedures
  • Advanced negotiation and contract management skills
  • Strategic mindset with a focus on execution
  • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written

Responsibilities

  • Develop category strategy for high value indirect procurement spend
  • Create sourcing plans and negotiation strategies aligned with procurement categories
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to implement procurement strategies
  • Manage supplier relations and negotiate supply contracts
  • Align performance metrics with suppliers and conduct reviews
  • Identify alternate sourcing options to mitigate risks and lower costs
  • Oversee bid processes according to guidelines
  • Lead process improvements in indirect procurement area
  • Research materials and services to enhance productivity and reduce costs
  • Formulate cost saving and innovation proposals

Benefits

  • Wide range of health insurance options including medical, dental, and vision
  • Family-building benefits to support paths to parenthood
  • Robust 401K plan with employer matching contributions
  • Programs for work-life balance including wellness initiatives and financial coaching
  • Internal training programs and generous tuition reimbursement available
  • Opportunities for connection through Employee Resource Groups fostering education and allyship
Full Job Description
Team Summary
The Indirect Procurement (Manufacturing) Team oversees global supply for indirect
Materials and services required by our plant sites. This Team is responsible for developing
Supplier & Commodity Strategies to optimize cost and supply while mitigating supply risks,
managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders and effectively
Influencing, as well as, driving Sustainability, Quality, and other initiatives.

Job Summary
The Category Manager Facility and Contract Services Procurement will be a part of the
Indirect Procurement team, reporting to the Senior Director of Procurement and responsible
for development of Category Strategies for Site Services and Contingent Labor categories,
negotiations, management of all global suppliers and contracts, spend analysis,
management of the RFx (RFQ, RFP, RFI) process from start to finish and will ensure optimization
of the Indirect procurement processes to drive success for the Indirect Team and GAF.

The individual will also possess knowledge and understanding of procurement best practices
and their impact on the GAF business. They will have a mature understanding of the industry
and will maintain industry and supplier contacts and relationships, building effective
partnerships that will assist in driving improvements and innovation in GAF.

Essential Duties
  • Develop category strategy for all high value spend in their respective Indirect Procurement categories.
  • Develop Sourcing plans and negotiation strategies aligned with overall Procurement categories.
  • Work closely with internal stakeholders (Plant buyers & Procurement operations
    team) to drive implementation of plant/facility services and contract labor
    procurement strategies
  • Develop and manage Supplier relationships and Negotiate all Supply Contracts with
    Vendors as well as their timely renewals aligned with the overall Procurement
    Strategies.
  • Align performance matrix with suppliers & conduct supplier reviews to measure
    Supplier performance against Contractual commitments.
  • Develop and recommend alternate sourcing options to mitigate supply risks, lower
    cost to expand revenue opportunities.
  • Oversee the bid process for assigned functional areas according to established guidelines.
  • Lead all process improvements in the respective Indirect Procurement space.
  • Assist in researching materials, goods & services that would improve plant's productivity and / or lower costs.
  • Formulate and manage cost savings and innovation proposals both internally and externally.
  • Other duties as assigned.


Qualifications Required
  • Bachelor's Degree Supply chain, business, science, or engineering or related field Required
  • 8+ years of experience in indirect procurement required, with a focus area in Manufacturing services, Facility Services, and/or Contingent Labor category management preferred
  • Procurement experience within roofing plant, paving industry, or refinery or manufacturing company is preferred
  • A leader in procurement standards and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures
  • Advanced negotiation skills and contract negotiation experience
  • Strategic mindset with a bias towards execution
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills


Qualifications Preferred
  • Skilled at using software tools for daily job execution (Google Suite, Ariba & SAP S4/Hana experience preferred)
  • Strong financial management and analysis skills
  • Ability to influence and to drive value as a trusted business partner
  • Excellent people and relationship building skills
  • Ability to excel in a matrix management environment


Physical Demands
  • Stationary Position - Frequently
  • Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently
  • Reaching - Occasionally
  • Handling - Occasionally
  • Grasping - Occasionally
  • Communicate/Talking - Frequently
  • Communicate/Hearing - Frequently
  • Repetitive Motions - Frequently


Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0Travel Requirements: 20%

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: $120,000-$165,000

How We Protect What Matters Most:
1. We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 2. Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood. 3. Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions. 4. 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. 5. Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program. 6. We're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

About GAF

GAF is a building materials manufacturing company that produces roofing materials, insulation, and other products for residential and commercial buildings. The company was founded in 1886 and is headquartered in Parsippany-Troy Hills, New Jersey. GAF has a long history of innovation and has developed many industry-leading products over the years. The company's products are known for their quality and durability, and are used by builders and homeowners across the country. GAF is committed to sustainability and has implemented many environmentally-friendly practices in its operations.
Learn more about GAF
Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1886

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