At GAF Commercial we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or department, under this roof you are helping to build the market leader in commercial roofing. Under this roof, we are assembling a winning team that puts the customer at the center of every decision and doesn't back down from hard work. Under this roof, we support one another in delivering operational excellence daily, while working to make a positive impact for our planet and our communities. Becoming the market leader only happens when everyone feels they have the opportunity, and the support, to thrive. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Job Summary
The Lead Category Manager is responsible for strategy development, planning, and leading purchasing activities to mitigate supply risk and to achieve optimal/lowest total cost of ownership of raw materials or outsourced products to meet the needs of GAF. He/She will negotiate to manage vendor and vendor relationships at the vendor's senior management level and develop commercial terms and supply contracts, aligning with corporate policies and procedures. The individual will leverage market and alternative vendors to help drive competitive pricing and foster supplier innovation while protecting the company against supply shortages and outages, poor material quality, and other performance and/or supplier issues that might adversely affect GAF.

The position will monitor macro trends in his/her supplier contract base and devise and implement plans to react, protecting GAF from commodity price swings and ensuring material supply availability. Acts as a Procurement SME for stakeholders while guiding them on strategic sourcing and operational procurement processes: maintains knowledge of vendor capabilities and changes within the supplier and innovation landscape for traditional and emerging solutions. It will drive adherence to defined supplier performance metrics and will manage the supply base to ensure alignment with those metrics. It will also lead, and/or participate in, cross-functional teams and will drive implementation of sourcing requirements necessary to achieve project objectives. The position will serve as a coach and mentor to other category managers and procurement specialists or help manage them. It will develop a mature understanding of the industry and will maintain industry and supplier contacts and relationships, building effective partnerships.

The Lead Category Manager will exhibit full commodity understanding (function, technology, content difference) necessary to align targets and program deliverables and demonstrate a solid understanding of the commodity competitive market and key commodity indices in order to make recommendations and implement alternative suppliers or alternative materials. The Lead Category Manager will also develop, document, and implement commodity sourcing strategies.

Essential Duties

Ensures agreement terms minimize risk and properly protect GAFs interests. Manages compliance during all phases of the contracting process. Coordinates with Legal, Finance, IT Security when needed. Ensure all Risk Management checks are complete prior to contract signature. Routes contracts for approval and signature (25-30%)Manage a large supplier and spend base, its contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases are consistent with quality and delivery requirements. (10-15%)Partner with internal GAF organization to lead supply-based projects, identifying benefits and providing periodic updates to management. Coordinate with internal customers to implement supply of product or service, including recommended supplier changes. (15-20%)Analyze, develop and deliver timely cost information. Report and communicate Procurement activities. Provide supply-based market intelligence to internal GAF partners. (10-15%)Assess suppliers and potential suppliers. Oversee tracking of supplier metrics, and communicate performance. Manage vendor relationships and build effective partnerships. (5-10%)Develop and implement sourcing strategies that are aligned with GAF business objectives. (10-15%)

Under This Roof We Require

Bachelor’s Degree in field of supply chain, business, science, engineering or related field RequiredMinimum of 5+ years of experience in procurement Required

Under This Roof We Also Value

Industrial manufacturing and/or Business Management experience PreferredChemical Industry Experience preferredExperience in use of ERP system (PeopleSoft, SAP, or equivalent) and/or AMMS (Automated Maintenance Management System, i.e., Maximo) PreferredA leader in standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices, and proceduresExcellent negotiation skills and contract experienceStrategic and systems thinkingStrong ability to communicate with all levels of stakeholders & customersExcellent computer skillsExcellent with financial management and analysisExcellent people skillsAbility to excel in a matrix management environment

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Technical experience within roofing plant, paving industry or refinery preferred

Physical Demands

Stationary Position - FrequentlyStationary Position/Seated - FrequentlyCommunicate/Talking - FrequentlyCommunicate/Hearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - Frequently

Dimensions
Number of Indirect Reports: 0
Number of Direct Reports: 0

Travel Requirements: 10%- 15%

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 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 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).