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GAF Purchasing Coordinator in Gainesville, Texas
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.
Team Summary
The Supply Chain team at the Plant handles the planning of raw materials, procuring of direct and indirect goods and services, and both the inbound and finished goods logistics. They are integral to the successful operations and work closely with the Plant and the broader Integrated Supply Chain (“ISC”) team of Category Managers and Leaders for Direct materials, Indirect Capital and Manufacturing Goods & Services, and Transportation. The Purchasing Coordinator reports directly to the Supply Chain Manager who has overall Procurement responsibilities at the Plant.
Job Summary
We are looking for a Purchasing Coordinator who will be responsible for supporting the Gainesville and New Columbia plant initiatives with respect to Purchasing. This position assists in the procurement of materials and services on behalf of Plant departments, administers transactions, maintains files, and coordinates with suppliers to achieve the most optimal cost, delivery and service.
Essential Duties
Ensure all purchases are made consistent with company policies and procedures.
Process requisitions, obtain quotes, and convert requisitions into purchase orders.
Submit purchase orders to suppliers and obtain order confirmation.
Collaborate with maintenance to understand PO delivery date needs and update POs accordingly.
Support Senior Buyer by driving service improvements through collaboration and strong vendor relationships.
Support Senior Buyer with obtaining supply agreements, which will fully protect the Companyagainst missed deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality and otherperformance issues that could affect production.
Manage new and approved contractors; communicate requirements and maintain files.
Develop the skills to identify cost saving opportunities using competitive bidding, negotiations, and service improvements.
Actively participate in plant teams to gain an understanding of the needs of the plant operations, while participating in a positive manner to implement, support, monitor and operations, while participating in a positive manner to implement, support, monitor and achieve plant metrics and goals.
Expedite materials and services to meet Plant’s requirements.
Assist with physical inventories of raw materials and finished goods.
Assist Corporate Purchasing with inquiries.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Under This Roof We Require
H.S. Diploma or General Education Degree (GED)
Minimum of 1 year experience in procurement or related function
Familiarity with standard Purchasing concepts, practices and procedures.
Strong planning, prioritization, organizational and reporting skills
Travel once a month for an entire week, to work at the other site/plant at the beginning of the job, and then possibly move to once every 6 weeks.
Require on-site 5 days a week
At GAF, we are guided by our mission to build a better world by leading a modern approach to industrialism, which is rooted in our core values: we empower our people to lead, to take risks to evolve the way we work, and to connect with colleagues and customers to inspire enduring change.
Responsible business practices, honesty, integrity, and respect for the law are central to these values and how we do business, wherever we are. This Code of Conduct sets out the expectations we have of individuals when dealing with business partners, public authorities, and one another. Act in a professional manner at all times.
We are committed to fostering a work environment where all are treated fairly, with integrity and respect.
Proven work history that demonstrates successful accomplishments of working collaboratively with others
Independent analytical and problem solving skills
Experience with related procurement software systems (PeopleSoft, Carta, Maximo, SAP etc.)
Familiar with vendor networks applicable to GAF’s supply needs.
Advanced communication skills and Google Suite proficiency
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. 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).
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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.