Under supervision of the VP, Central CAPEX, the CAPEX Buyer Analyst will support Category Managers and CAPEX Leads with operational, strategic & logistics activities critical to the success of the projects being worked by the company. This position will support the CertainTeed and HPS Business.

Responsibilities;

Ensure due diligence on project suppliers is done on a timely basis (Non-Disclosure Agreements, D&B, Graydon, RFI etc.) Properly document all paperwork. Establish new supplier accounts to ProSource e-tool. Tender RFQ to request bids from suppliers to win specified business projects/deals. Establish bidding format through Prosource. Fill out draft contract for RFP/RFX. Support buyers with pre and/or post contract communication with the vendors. Assist Capex Buyers in contacting various internal departments (Engineering, Risk Management, Legal, Operations, etc) to facilitate expedient communication as required. Set up bid walk for projects and coordinate RFIs/FAQs. Download bid proposals from ProSource and send non-awarded communications. Complete and send email execution version contract to suppliers for signature via Adobe Sign. Document copy on file in department share drive and Procurement for compliance purposes. Review, maintain and manage the Capex purchasing procedures as well as digital tools. (i.e. Prosource, PPM, Procube, Procurement, R-net and E-Auctions). Foster compliance regarding the BU Purchasing Policy, Purchasing ICRF (Internal Controls Reference Framework), and P-Card Policy. Perform Documentation Process for files and records (i.e. quotations, purchase orders, MB51 reports, receipts, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring the availability of documentation and compliance with established policies as well as audit guidelines. Generate weekly/monthly reports as needed by department head. (i.e. weekly RFXs report, SmartSheet, R-Net percentage report annually and combined Contract list report). Participate in weekly departments and purchasing staff meetings and weekly conference calls. Purchase Order generation for projects supported by Buyer Analyst. Collaborate with project managers to fulfill their needs for each project. Organize bidding process to optimize the selection of the vendors. Proactively identify efficiency and/or cost savings opportunities to work with both vendors & internal teams to drive implementation. Maintain a procurement process that meets all corporate regulated standards.

Supply Chain and Logistics

Support buyers on Export and Import shipments. Communicate effectively with site buyers, vendors and freight forwarders to ensure the delivery of the shipments. Support buyers and project managers with international shipments to identify cost savings opportunities on the use of Incoterms, tariff codes and assistance with US Customs clearance. Ensure that the buyers are following the policies and North America Import procedure. Determine the most appropriate delivery methods (Ocean / Truck / Rail / Air). Work effectively in cross-functional environments. (i.e. Manufacturing, operations, engineering, quality and marketing). Maintain documentation on international shipments according to NA compliance procedures.