Job Description
GAF Energyis transforming the solar and roofing industries to generate energy from every roof. A Standard Industriescompany, GAF Energy works with North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, GAF, to offer homeowners elegant, roof-integrated solar options through a national network of roofing partners. The company’s leading product, Timberline Solar™, incorporates the world’s first nailable solar shingle to create an attractive, durable, and reliable solar roof. GAF Energy’s products have received numerous awards and honors, including the Fast Company2022 World Changing Ideas Award, the CES Best of Innovation Award, named The Best Solar Shingleby CNET, and an NAHB Best of IBS Award. GAF Energy develops and assembles its products in the United States at its facilities in California and Texas.
What part will you play?
GAF Energy is seeking a Sr. Strategic Sourcing Manager position to manage Solar Cell strategic sourcing for our Timberline Solar shingle.
This position will formulate the sourcing strategies for solar cell, develop the supplier bases for the categories, define and implement the cost reduction and risk mitigation programs to meet our annual sourcing key performance metrics
This position will be leading the cross functional team including R&D, NPI, manufacturing, and Procurement Operations to develop global solar cell supplier bases, qualify the supplier base according to GAF Energy quality standards, onboarding the supplier and maintain the supply continuity for GAF energy solar cell requirements
This position will formulate and implement solar cell supply strategic roadmap to support GAF energy’s Timberline solar shingle product development roadmap;
This position will serve as GAF energy in house expert with the knowledge of solar cell technology trends, global key players latest development, capacity, new products development, and advise and support internal stakeholder’s inquiries related to solar cells
This position will interpret internal/external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services.
You will report to the Senior Director of Supply Chain, and work cross-functionally to take complete ownership of assigned suppliers & drive suppliers in achieving quality, cost, delivery or lead-time targets, which may include engagement with sub-tiers in the supply chain. You will join an experienced and dedicated team that possess strong quantitative and analytical skills, critical thinking, and ability to balance multiple projects simultaneously.
What will you do?
Develop, drive and implement solar cell sourcing strategies.
Manage vendor qualification and on-boarding, vendor selection, contract negotiations, and internal approvals.
Maintain vendor relationships, communicate business needs and manage vendor business reviews.
Provide feedback on the effectiveness of established methodologies and continue to drive improvements.
Through data analysis, resolve missing information, inconsistencies and validate information in Vendor Profiles.
Develop strong relationships with internal and external customers in an effort to achieve organizational goals and objectives.
What do we require from you?
Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering or similar field.
Minimum of 5 years of experience in vendor management or procurement/supply chain is preferred.
Experience with sourcing Solar Cell and/or PV modules components is highly preferred.
Experience in the residential solar market is highly preferred.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external functional teams verbally, in writing, and via presentations.
Impeccable attention to detail, a process-oriented mindset, and excellent time management skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and efficient.
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.
