Capital Procurement Manager

GAF; Michigan City (IN); On-site; USD 96,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GAF is seeking a Capital Procurement Manager to lead procurement activities for major projects in the Indiana area. You will drive sourcing events, negotiate contracts, and manage vendor schedules to deliver on time and within budget.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement, capital project experience, ERP proficiency, and strong collaboration skills. The role offers a base salary with comprehensive benefits and room for growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field (supply chain, engineering, construction management, business) required.
• 5+ years of procurement experience.
• 2+ years in capital procurement/construction contracts in manufacturing.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to influence across levels.
• Hands-on ERP experience (Coupa, Maximo, SAP or equivalent) and analytical tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement fit-for-purpose project procurement plans and strategies.
• Lead project-specific RFI/RFP sourcing events with technical and commercial assessments.
• Structure and negotiate construction contracts with risk-mitigation terms and performance bonds.
• Oversee vendor timelines, logistics, laydown space, and delivery schedules to avoid delays.
• Serve as procurement liaison for engineering and EPC firms to ensure IP and terms are aligned.
• Collaborate with teams to provide procurement insights for future improvements.
• Resolve supplier disputes and advise on risk mitigation strategies.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

ERP proficiency

Contract negotiation

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Tools

Coupa

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Parsippany, NJ

Mt. Vernon, IN

Myerstown, PA

Fontana, CA

Shafter, CA

Phoenix, AZ

Tampa, FL

Savannah, GA

Baltimore, MD

Ennis, TX

Michigan City, IN

Full time

26256

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.

Team Summary

As a strategic business partner, the Integrated Supply Chain (ISC) team provides proactive solutions to meet business and innovation goals, creating a competitive advantage for GAF and its customers. GAF’s Indirect spend is segmented into Corporate & Manufacturing and Capital Expenditures (Capital). The Capital Project Procurement team supports GAF’s capital project plans by developing and implementing category strategies for engineering, equipment, and construction, while leading project teams to execute strategies aligned with procurement and business objectives.

Job Summary

The Capital Procurement Manager (CPM) reports to the Procurement Director, Capital, and leads procurement efforts throughout the life cycle of assigned projects. The CPM ensures that goods and services are delivered at optimal risk and price by leveraging broad knowledge of GAF procurement strategies, policies, and processes. As the primary point of contact for Project Engineering, Manufacturing, and Business stakeholders, the CPM fosters partnerships to drive action and facilitate the delivery of projects that are on time, within budget, and aligned with business expectations.

Essential Duties

• Leverage the use of Category Strategies and procurement best practices to develop and implement “fit for purpose” project procurement plans and strategies. [15-20%]

• Lead project specific construction Request for Information / Proposal sourcing events. Conduct technical and commercial conditioning activities, and make recommendations to the project team. [15-20%]

• Structure and negotiate construction contracts aligned with the project's delivery model (e.g., Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build, Construction Management at Risk, or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction). Secure vital risk-mitigation terms, including liquidated damages for delays, indemnity clauses, change-order fee caps, retention terms, liability limits, and performance/payment bonds. [15-20%]

• Oversee vendor manufacturing timelines, freight logistics, laydown space planning, and site delivery schedules to prevent project delays. [15-20%]

• Act as a procurement liaison for Engineering, EPC/EPCm firms to ensure GAF technology (IP), commercial terms, and best practices are adhered to during procurement. [10-15%]

• With a Continuous Improvement mindset, collaborate with business and project teams to provide procurement insights to drive future improvement. [10-15%]

• Resolve supplier disputes and advise stakeholders on strategies to minimize operational and financial risks. [5-10%]

Qualifications Required

• Bachelor’s Degree Supply Chain, Engineering, Construction Management, Business, or related fieldrequired

• 5+ years of overall procurement experience

• 2+ years of manufacturing or industrial experience managing capital procurement and / or construction contracts

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence all levels of the organization.

• Hands-on experience in the use of ERP systems (Coupa, Maximo, SAP, or equivalent) and other analytical tools

Qualifications Preferred

• Project and Business management experience

• Ability to grasp technical concepts and apply them to source selections and project opportunities.

• Demonstrated ability to balance short-term needs against long-term strategic objectives.

• Building Materials, or Pulp and Paper industry experience

• Ability to identify and innovate solutions

• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts

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

Dimensions

Number of Indirect Reports: 0

Number of Direct Reports: 0 Travel Requirements: 30%

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: $96,000-$132,000

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're committed to fostering a culture that reflects our values to connect, empower, evolve, and inspire. We offer many opportunities for employees to connect with one another, including through our Employee Resource Groups who focus on education and allyship for all of our employees.

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. We are committed to equal employment opportunity on the basis of each candidate's qualifications, experience, and merit, without regard to 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.