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You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. Job Summary The Category Manager is responsible for 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 and develop commercial terms and develop supply contracts, in alignment with corporate policies and procedures. The individual will leverage market and alternative vendors to help drive competitive pricing, and 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. 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. It will develop a mature understanding of the industry and will maintain industry and supplier contacts and relationships, building effective partnerships.
The 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 Category Manager will also develop, document, and implement commodity sourcing strategies.
Essential Duties
Negotiate with suppliers and help drive execution of Supply Agreements to mitigate risk and help attain the lowest total system cost and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures. (20-25%) Manage contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases consistent with quality and delivery requirements. (15-20%) 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. (10-15%) Develop and implement sourcing strategies that are aligned with GAF business objectives. (5-10%) Ad-hoc. (5-10%)
Under This Roof We Require Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering or Related Field Required 4+ years of experience in procurement Demonstrated advanced proficiency in purchasing software systems, methods and cost; demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment Experience in the use of ERP system (Oracle/Peoplesoft/SAP/or equivalent Advanced negotiating skills; demonstrated experience partnering with operations/production to implement mutually agreeable strategies. Strong understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures Excellent negotiation skills and contract experience Strategic and systems thinking Excellent communication skills Excellent computer skills Familiar with financial management and analysis Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
Under This Roof We Also Value Technical experience within roofing plant preferred
Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Working Conditions Temperature Change - Occasionally
Travel Requirements:
10%
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $116,006-$159,509
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). Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
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Category Manager
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Category Manager
role at
GAF
You could be just the right applicant for this job Read all associated information and make sure to apply. Job Summary The Category Manager is responsible for 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 and develop commercial terms and develop supply contracts, in alignment with corporate policies and procedures. The individual will leverage market and alternative vendors to help drive competitive pricing, and 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. 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. It will develop a mature understanding of the industry and will maintain industry and supplier contacts and relationships, building effective partnerships.
The 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 Category Manager will also develop, document, and implement commodity sourcing strategies.
Essential Duties
Negotiate with suppliers and help drive execution of Supply Agreements to mitigate risk and help attain the lowest total system cost and which are in accordance with company policies and procedures. (20-25%) Manage contractual commitments and supplier assessments, ensuring all purchases consistent with quality and delivery requirements. (15-20%) 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. (10-15%) Develop and implement sourcing strategies that are aligned with GAF business objectives. (5-10%) Ad-hoc. (5-10%)
Under This Roof We Require Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Business, Science, Engineering or Related Field Required 4+ years of experience in procurement Demonstrated advanced proficiency in purchasing software systems, methods and cost; demonstrated experience working in a customer-focused and multi-functional team environment Experience in the use of ERP system (Oracle/Peoplesoft/SAP/or equivalent Advanced negotiating skills; demonstrated experience partnering with operations/production to implement mutually agreeable strategies. Strong understanding of standard purchasing and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures Excellent negotiation skills and contract experience Strategic and systems thinking Excellent communication skills Excellent computer skills Familiar with financial management and analysis Ability to excel in a matrix management environment
Under This Roof We Also Value Technical experience within roofing plant preferred
Physical Demands Stationary Position - Frequently Stationary Position/Seated - Frequently Position Self/Stooping - Occasionally Position Self/Kneeling - Occasionally Position Self/Crouching - Occasionally Reaching - Occasionally Handling - Occasionally Grasping - Occasionally Communicate/Talking - Frequently Communicate/Hearing - Frequently Repetitive Motions - Frequently
Working Conditions Temperature Change - Occasionally
Travel Requirements:
10%
Base salary and/or rate of pay ranges listed are exclusive of fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Individual compensation offers will be determined based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, relevant candidate experience and skill, education, and/or qualifications.
Base Salary Range: $116,006-$159,509
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). Seniority level
Seniority levelMid-Senior level Employment type
Employment typeFull-time Job function
Job functionMarketing and Sales IndustriesWholesale Building Materials Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at GAF by 2x Get notified about new Category Manager jobs in
Parsippany, NJ . New York, NY $95,000.00-$105,000.00 2 weeks ago New York City Metropolitan Area $65,000.00-$75,000.00 3 weeks ago Elizabeth, NJ $85,000.00-$100,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago New York, NY $85,000.00-$90,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $138,000.00-$170,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $85,000.00-$95,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $83,000.00-$119,000.00 1 month ago New York City Metropolitan Area $90,000.00-$100,000.00 5 days ago Category Manager, Procurement - Morristown, NJ/Hybrid Morristown, NJ $75,200.00-$110,200.00 3 days ago New York City Metropolitan Area $120,000.00-$135,000.00 1 week ago Retail Sales & Marketing Manager @ Half Magic Beauty New York, NY $120,000.00-$150,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $80,000.00-$95,000.00 3 weeks ago Senior Manager - Category & Shopper Analytics (Tarrytown, NY) New York City Metropolitan Area 2 weeks ago Manager, Marketing (L'Oreal Paris Skincare) New York, NY $98,400.00-$119,170.00 1 week ago New York, NY $65,000.00-$116,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $125,000.00-$195,000.00 6 days ago GUCCI Team Manager American Dream Fixed Temp - Future Opportunity Maternity Leave Coverage East Rutherford, NJ $75,000.00-$82,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Brand Manager, Innovation – Degree (US Market) Hoboken, NJ $86,080.00-$129,120.00 5 days ago Senior Brand Manager, Global e.l.f. Cosmetics New York, NY $110,000.00-$140,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$115,000.00 3 weeks ago East Hanover, NJ $95,100.00-$130,800.00 1 day ago Parsippany, NJ $84,084.00-$112,111.00 1 day ago New York City Metropolitan Area $60,000.00-$90,000.00 3 weeks ago Instagram Global Consumer Brand Marketing Manager New York, NY $150,000.00-$211,000.00 2 weeks ago New York, NY $118,000.00-$133,000.00 1 week ago Parsippany, NJ $129,000.00-$193,000.00 4 days ago New York, NY $103,000.00-$129,000.00 2 weeks ago Associate Brand Manager, Dove Bar Performance New York, NY $130,000.00-$170,000.00 1 day ago New York, NY $90,000.00-$110,000.00 1 week ago New York, NY $100,000.00-$114,500.00 1 week ago We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.
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