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.

Job Summary
We are looking for a Buyer who will serve as the procurement oversight and subject matter expert for sourcing goods and services needs for their local GAF site. The Buyer will help drive optimal cost while supporting safe operations, high quality, and leading streamlined procurement processes within their site.

The ideal candidate puts the internal customer first, is collaborative, and has influential skills, aligned work experiences and process knowledge of procurement (S2P business processes). They will uphold procurement strategies and programs for their site while ensuring they meet productivity requirements and the needs of the businesses. This role participates in both regional and network wide procurement programs and manages local supplier relationships. Responsibilities include upholding effective strategies, gaining a strong understanding of systems functionality, processes, and working with cross-functional partners to support simplification, standardization, leverage, and compliance. 

Essential Duties

Ensure all purchases are made in accordance with company policies and procedures.

Manage purchase orders through fruition.

Partner with Accounts Payable and Finance  to resolve any problems that might arise as a result of PO or Supplier  discrepancies

Collaborating proactively with their business stakeholders, which includes but is not limited to: Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Transportation, Planning, Logistics, Warehousing, and EHS.

Ensure site compliance and enable improved performance management by upholding contractual obligations and securing agreements in place for all supplier relationships.

In coordination with the legal department and the Integrated Supply Chain category manager(s) guidance, develop applicable contracts and agreements.

Collaborate with internal stakeholders to select suppliers, negotiate and develop the best value for GAF.  This includes coordinating/conducting RFPs and competitive bidding events.

Participate in cross-functional team projects involving HQ to ensure value is attained through early involvement.

Monitor market conditions to keep abreast of potential changes that could affect costs and/or schedules.

Execution of Procurement strategies in support of business strategies.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Under This Roof We Require

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration

3 or more  years of experience in procurement.

Demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment.

About GAF – Valdosta, Georgia

Valdosta is a diverse, lively city in southern Georgia. Just miles from Florida, Valdosta is also only a few hours from Disney World or the beach, and is conveniently located between Jacksonville and Atlanta.

Team Overview

Our world class company is growing our commercial business, and GAF opened its newest state of the art TPO Commercial Roofing plant in Valdosta in 2024. Joining a startup team is a fun and rewarding opportunity, so come to GAF and enjoy Valdosta’s lifestyle. There's never been a better time to join our company! At GAF, you won’t be just a number, you’ll be an essential employee in our newest plant. 

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).