Procurement Intern

Location: Parsippany, NJ

At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to begin, grow, and develop in your career. Under this roof, you will experience our incredible culture and be empowered to support your teammates, your customers and especially your community through collaboration. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our commitment to continuous improvement and never being satisfied with the status quo. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.

Residential Supply Chain Procurement Internship

Put your classroom studies into practice in the real world and gain the experience to help determine your journey after graduation. At GAF, we’ll make sure you get going on your very first day with a comprehensive orientation into our company. In our program you will have the opportunity to own your own projects, participate in meetings, and work cross-functionally with other departments.

Job Summary: GAF is looking for a Supply Chain Procurement Intern who will support the Procurement Team in sourcing, negotiating, and procurement of Raw Materials. The intern will gain practical experience in supply chain management, vendor negotiations, data analytics, and procurement strategies.

Qualifications

Currently pursuing a degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering Finance, or a related field.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Proficiency in Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Drive, etc.)

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

The intern would be responsible for joining the Residential Procurement team and working to enhance procurement systems and processes that ultimately bring value to the customer as well as supporting GAF’s profitability.  The Supply Chain Procurement internship will have split responsibilities in the day-to-day procurement process which keeps the business operational, as well as project based assignments to bring efficiency and service improvements to the operation.

Key Responsibilities

Assist with Procurement Processes

Support the procurement team in Procurement activities.

Assist in the preparation of Procurement contract negotiations.

Help maintain and update supplier information and procurement records.

Supplier Management

Communicate with external suppliers and internal stakeholders, as needed

Assist in evaluating and selecting suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance.

Help resolve issues related to deliveries, invoicing, and payment discrepancies.

Data Analysis and Reporting

Assist in analyzing procurement data to identify trends and opportunities for cost savings.

Prepare reports on procurement activities and supplier performance.

Support the team in monitoring inventory levels at plants and terminals

Process Improvement

Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance procurement efficiency.

Provide suggestions for improving procurement policies and procedures.

Engagement and integration with all areas within the Supply Chain as well as other departments within the company to bring projects and assignments to successful implementation and adoption

Requirements

Excellent communication skills are all necessary as is the ability to operate in a team.  The successful candidate must be actively pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and an anticipated graduation date between December 2027 and May 2028.

Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States, without visa sponsorship now and in the future.

All GAF internship roles are paid at an hourly rate, however, there are no benefits associated with these positions.  Candidates are expected to work 37.5 hours per week over the summer. Transportation, F-1 and HB-1 visa sponsorship will not be provided in association with these positions.

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 Hourly Rate: $20.00

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.