GP&L Associate- Entry Level Procurement Role
GP&L Associate- Entry Level Procurement Role
Denver CO WHQ
R26_1075
Full time
Who We Are
Johns Manville is a leading manufacturer and marketer of premium-quality insulation and commercial roofing, along with glass fibers and nonwovens for commercial, industrial and residential applications. Our products are used in a wide variety of industries including building products, aerospace, automotive and transportation, filtration, commercial interiors, waterproofing and wind energy.
A proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, we serve customers in more than 80 countries around the globe. We are committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences, because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.
Pay Range
This is the base salary pay range that an applicant can expect to make upon hire. Pay within this range will vary based upon relevant experience, skills, and education among other factors. In addition, this position is eligible for an incentive bonus.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an early-career or developing procurement professional to build hands-on expertise in direct materials sourcing while working on impactful, high-visibility projects. In this role, you’ll gain exposure to strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and large-scale spend management—developing the skills needed to grow into a procurement or supply chain leader.
What You’ll Accomplish
As a GP&L Associate, your success will be measured by your ability to drive sourcing outcomes, deliver measurable savings, and build strong supplier partnerships. You will:
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Execute sourcing strategies that deliver results
Lead and support sourcing events—including RFQs and reverse auctions—resulting in measurable cost savings and value creation across $1M–$10M in annual spend. -
Develop sourcing expertise in direct materials categories
Quickly build knowledge in assigned commodities and markets, identifying competitive suppliers and innovative sourcing opportunities. -
Drive data-informed decisions
Analyze spend data, supplier performance, and market trends to uncover cost-saving opportunities and recommend actionable improvements. -
Strengthen supplier relationships and contract outcomes
Partner with suppliers to negotiate terms, support contract development, and ensure alignment with business and compliance requirements. -
Improve procurement processes and tools
Leverage sourcing platforms (e.g., Ariba) and SAP to execute projects efficiently, track savings, and continuously improve sourcing methodologies. -
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver impact
Act as a liaison between procurement, finance, and business stakeholders to ensure alignment, transparency, and successful project execution. -
Ensure compliance and operational excellence
Maintain adherence to procurement policies, manage purchase orders, and use reporting insights to drive accountability and continuous improvement.
What Success Looks Like in This Role
- Successfully delivers sourcing projects that achieve cost savings and efficiency targets
- Builds trusted relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers
- Demonstrates rapid learning in assigned commodities and sourcing strategies
- Provides clear, data-driven insights that influence business decisions
- Maintains accurate tracking of savings, compliance, and supplier performance metrics
What You Bring
- Bachelor’s degree (Supply Chain, Business, or related field preferred)
- Foundational experience or strong interest in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain
- Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and drive insights
- Strong communication skills and the ability to influence cross-functional teams
- Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Familiarity with procurement tools (SAP, Ariba) and Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- A proactive, growth-oriented mindset and eagerness to develop sourcing expertise
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Build real-world sourcing experience in a high-impact environment
- Gain exposure to direct materials and strategic procurement
- Work in a collaborative, growth-focused team
- Enjoy a flexible hybrid schedule in downtown Denver
- Take advantage of free parking or an RTD pass
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Please Keep in Mind
If you do not meet 100% of these requirements, we at JM still want to hear from you. So, if you are interested in the role, we encourage you to apply so we can learn how your skills and talents can contribute to our team.
Benefits
Johns Manville (JM) offers a wide range of benefits to employees. Some are subsidized by the company and others are fully employee-paid. Health benefits include a choice of comprehensive medical plans, a dental plan, vision plan, wellness program and critical illness insurance. JM sponsors a 401(k) plan which includes a sizeable company match. JM offers paid vacation and also provides paid sick and parental leave for eligible employees.
Additionally, Johns Manville provides basic life Insurance, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an employee assistance program, and business travel accident coverage. Supplemental life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment insurance are available as well. The company also offers a variety of tax saving accounts; health spending account, traditional flexible spending account, and a dependent care spending account. JM also offers a tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and certain graduate programs.
Johns Manville supports employee growth with vast educational opportunities and a company-wide mentoring program. This program pairs employees and leaders to grow skills, build stronger internal networks and strengthen the company’s succession planning process. Johns Manville also offers soft and hard skills training facilitated by internal and external presenters. Our talent management team prioritizes the holistic growth of our workforce.
Diversity & Inclusion
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Incumbent must be physically able to perform essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.
About Us
Johns Manville is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking and doing the right things. Make your story our story.
Johns Manville believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term success of our company. We are committed to retaining, developing and attracting a diverse workforce that fosters an inclusive work environment in which all employees are treated with dignity and respect. This is the right thing to do for our employees, our company and our communities.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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