Materials Corporation is America's largest manufacturer of roofing products. GAFMC has been in
business since 1886 and currently has 3,700 employees in 28 plant locations nationwide. Please
visit our website at www.gaf.com for more information on our company, our products and
benefits. GAFMC is growing rapidly and we are searching for outstanding people to join our
team.

GAFMC offers a competitive salary and benefits package with lots of growth opportunities.  Our
Benefits package includes 401(k), medical, dental, vision, prescription drug, tuition
reimbursement and a vacation package. At GAFMC, we believe that our employees are our greatest
resource!

We are currently seeking a Plant Buyer to manage the day to day purchasing activities to ensure
that all purchases are made at the lowest cost and highest quality consistent with the needs of
the plants.  This person will ensure all purchases are made in accordance with company policies
and procedures and monitor delivery of materials and services to meet the production needs of
the plants.  Responsible for purchases and preparing and executing, in conjunction with the
legal Department, supply agreements which will fully protect the Company against missed
deliveries, shortages and outages, poor material quality and other performance issues that
could affect production. The Plant Buyer will establish blanket purchase orders where
appropriate, work closely with plant personnel to locate and develop new sources of supply and
offer lower cost alternatives, monitor market conditions to keep abreast of potential changes
that could affect costs and/or schedules and maintain appropriate documentation and files for
all purchases made. The selected individual will participate in plant team meetings to gain and
understanding of the needs of the plant, develop short and long term purchasing goals and
objectives and provide weekly feedback to Corporate Purchasing and Plant Management.
Responsibilities also include working closely with Corporate Purchasing in the implementation
and administration of major raw materials purchases.  Will also work closely with Plant
Scheduler to understand and implement MRP requirements relative to material purchases.

 


The ideal candidate will have two to four years of experience, with a Bachelors Degree.  The
candidate will be systems driven with a strong emphasis on customer service, methods and cost,
and be an aggressive, strong negotiator that works well in a multifunctional team environment.
The selected individual will be a strategic out of the box thinker, willing to recommend change
and offer lower cost alternatives as well as have the ability to work with plant personnel to
attain close working relationships in engineering, production and in other areas throughout the
plant. The candidate must have experience in make/ buy decisions as well as be a leader capable
of implementing strategies with minimal supervision.

 


For consideration: e-mail resume to [email protected]