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.

About GAF - Newton, Kansas

Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”

New Plant, New Opportunities

If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and will hire our initial plant leadership team in 2024. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, hire the remainder of the plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you.

Summary

GAF is searching for a Buyer to support the construction, commissioning and operations of a greenfield asphalt shingle manufacturing plant in Newton KS. During plant construction and commissioning, the Buyer will coordinate equipment purchases and contractor agreements.

After commissioning, the Buyer will coordinate purchases of equipment and materials working in conjunction with corporate Supply Chain resources and other plant departments.

Essential Duties

• Work with Corporate/Plant Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Accounting and Plant management to support and in accordance with the Purchasing strategy for plant operations.

• Coordinate RFQs, RFIs and RFPs as required.

• Ensure all requisitions are entered and created before vendor purchases.

• Qualify and maintain all contractors, ensuring appropriate documentation is in place as required per policy. This includes properly structuring purchase orders to improve the invoicing process and limit changes.

• Identify and participate in cost savings initiatives using competitive bidding,strategic purchasing, negotiations, and drive service improvements. Use data of past spend to identify opportunities to negotiate volume pricing. Work with vendors to set-up and manage vendor catalogs.

• Assist with month-end close by researching delivery discrepancies and/or receiving issues, past due invoices, invoice issues and vendor credits are received as appropriate.

• May prepare and execute, in conjunction with the Legal Department and Corporate Purchasing, supply agreements which fully protect the Company against missed deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality and other performance issues that could affect production.

• Work in conjunction with Maintenance / Engineering to develop Statements of Work that will protect GAF and their interests.

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

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

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof, We Require

• Bachelor Degree in Business. Experience will be considered in lieu of a degree

• 3+ years demonstrated experience with make/buy decisions

Under This Roof, We Also Value

• Ability to communicate, both written, and orally, in English is required

• Ability to meet extensive travel requirements in first 1-2 years for the opportunity to visit and train at existing GAF locations

• Experience with contract negotiations

• Understanding of purchasing processes in a manufacturing setting

• Proven work history that demonstrates successful accomplishments of working collaboratively with others

• Experience working in a Customer focused and multi-functional team environment

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, PeopleSoft, File Bridge, Maximo, etc.)

• Ability to interpret the content and terms of vendor proposals

• Working knowledge of Inventory Management Systems and processes , such as FIFO, LIFO, WIP, Physical counts, Cycle counts, and process controls

• Experience in Google Suite and SAP is beneficial

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, 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 is a tobacco and e-cigarette free facility

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).

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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. ​