GAF Materials Corporation
Sr Director, Manufacturing and Capital Procurement
GAF Materials Corporation, Parsippany, New Jersey, United States,
Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. 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.
Summary
The Senior Director, Manufacturing and Capital Procurement, is responsible for the transformation of manufacturing and capital project indirect procurement activities across GAF. This leader will build and lead a team of capable procurement professionals who will oversee GAF’s supply of indirect materials and services focused on Operations, to meet the growing and evolving business needs of the company. The Senior Director is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for indirect procurement, including the introduction of category management, and will possess detailed knowledge and understanding of these materials/services and their impact on GAF business. The Senior Director will provide significant guidance on departmental goals and to the broader GAF and cross functional business objectives. The candidate will hire, oversee, develop, and manage their team to achieve these goals. The Senior Director will drive their procurement team to develop sourcing plans and negotiation strategies that lead to contracts which protect GAF, ensure competitive pricing, and result in the highest overall value for GAF while operating within GAF policies and procedures.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
25-30% Lead Organizational Design efforts to understand current state, gather stakeholder feedback, develop and align on a future state vision and build the right capabilities with enabling structure to support it. Lead the transformational change management efforts to execute the org design. Ensure clear communications with internal customers and suppliers. Deliver timely cost information and trends to other internal functional groups. Be a catalyst for creativity and innovation to internal GAF partners.
20 -25% Function in an advisory role by managing relationships with suppliers and internal organizational groups to meet mutual objectives. Lead team of procurement professionals to (1) develop and implement category strategies, rationalize the supplier base and manage supplier relationships; (2) predict market changes; (3) develop and recommend alternative sourcing options to mitigate risk, lower costs, and expand revenue opportunities; and (4) evaluate suppliers based on quality, customer service, total cost, and reliability.
15-20% Set departmental goals and oversee procurement staff to drive alignment with the goals. Establish a continual process for identifying and developing organizational talent, both in the Home Office and Plant Teams; to ensure sustainability of culture, growth, and continuous improvement.
10-15% Oversee development and implementation sourcing strategies aligned with GAF business objectives.
5-10% Drive negotiations with suppliers and coordination with internal customers (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and other Operating Companies under the Standard Industries umbrella) for execution of agreements and implementation of supply and services.
5-10% Ensure alignment with business strategies and purchasing policies.
5-10% Perform other duties as assigned.
LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES:
Building Business Partnerships
Strategy Development
Decision Making
Selling a Vision
Leading and Driving Change
Business Acumen
Developing Others
Planning and Organizing
Managing Conflict
Communication
Technical knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level = Advanced)
Strong understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, best practices and procedures
Excellent negotiation skills
Financial management and analysis
Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
General knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level = Advanced):
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
Excellent organizational and follow up skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Knowledge of MRO and capital equipment procurement
Experience with contract engineering, construction and installation contractor services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Strong project management and vendor management skills
Ability to direct the work of others
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Understand elements of Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and Sales and their respective strategies.
Under This Roof, We Require:
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of supply chain, business, science or engineering
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing
Experience in use of ERP system (SAP or equivalent) and AMMS system (Maximo)
Under This Roof, We Also Value:
Master’s Degree preferred
Business management experience preferred
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 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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Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than buildings. We cover each other. No matter what role, tenure, or track, under this roof you are empowered to be there for your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we don’t back down from hard work– we support one another in pursuit of something bigger. We define the future while leading the present. And under this roof, we own our opportunities. 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.
Summary
The Senior Director, Manufacturing and Capital Procurement, is responsible for the transformation of manufacturing and capital project indirect procurement activities across GAF. This leader will build and lead a team of capable procurement professionals who will oversee GAF’s supply of indirect materials and services focused on Operations, to meet the growing and evolving business needs of the company. The Senior Director is responsible for the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for indirect procurement, including the introduction of category management, and will possess detailed knowledge and understanding of these materials/services and their impact on GAF business. The Senior Director will provide significant guidance on departmental goals and to the broader GAF and cross functional business objectives. The candidate will hire, oversee, develop, and manage their team to achieve these goals. The Senior Director will drive their procurement team to develop sourcing plans and negotiation strategies that lead to contracts which protect GAF, ensure competitive pricing, and result in the highest overall value for GAF while operating within GAF policies and procedures.
Essential Duties
Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
25-30% Lead Organizational Design efforts to understand current state, gather stakeholder feedback, develop and align on a future state vision and build the right capabilities with enabling structure to support it. Lead the transformational change management efforts to execute the org design. Ensure clear communications with internal customers and suppliers. Deliver timely cost information and trends to other internal functional groups. Be a catalyst for creativity and innovation to internal GAF partners.
20 -25% Function in an advisory role by managing relationships with suppliers and internal organizational groups to meet mutual objectives. Lead team of procurement professionals to (1) develop and implement category strategies, rationalize the supplier base and manage supplier relationships; (2) predict market changes; (3) develop and recommend alternative sourcing options to mitigate risk, lower costs, and expand revenue opportunities; and (4) evaluate suppliers based on quality, customer service, total cost, and reliability.
15-20% Set departmental goals and oversee procurement staff to drive alignment with the goals. Establish a continual process for identifying and developing organizational talent, both in the Home Office and Plant Teams; to ensure sustainability of culture, growth, and continuous improvement.
10-15% Oversee development and implementation sourcing strategies aligned with GAF business objectives.
5-10% Drive negotiations with suppliers and coordination with internal customers (e.g., Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, and other Operating Companies under the Standard Industries umbrella) for execution of agreements and implementation of supply and services.
5-10% Ensure alignment with business strategies and purchasing policies.
5-10% Perform other duties as assigned.
LEVEL BASED COMPETENCIES:
Building Business Partnerships
Strategy Development
Decision Making
Selling a Vision
Leading and Driving Change
Business Acumen
Developing Others
Planning and Organizing
Managing Conflict
Communication
Technical knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level = Advanced)
Strong understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, best practices and procedures
Excellent negotiation skills
Financial management and analysis
Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
General knowledge/skills (Expected Mastery Level = Advanced):
Demonstrated leadership abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong customer focus
Excellent organizational and follow up skills with strong attention to detail
Ability to adapt to a changing environment
Knowledge of MRO and capital equipment procurement
Experience with contract engineering, construction and installation contractor services
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent time management skills
Strong project management and vendor management skills
Ability to direct the work of others
Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills
Understand elements of Manufacturing, R&D, Finance and Sales and their respective strategies.
Under This Roof, We Require:
Bachelor’s Degree in the field of supply chain, business, science or engineering
Minimum of 15+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or manufacturing
Experience in use of ERP system (SAP or equivalent) and AMMS system (Maximo)
Under This Roof, We Also Value:
Master’s Degree preferred
Business management experience preferred
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 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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