Procurement Manager

Job ID:  511374

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

Manages the Operational Procurement Team and drives the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Identify and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers across various departments, the local/regional category team, and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Drives the execution of the defined category strategy on a local level. Work closely with the Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team
• Foster and promote relationships with key internal stakeholders across all lines of business
• Lead team of buyers and receivers. Management skills include ability to train, motive and lead employees.
• Complete accounts payable vendor setup
• Identifies and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits.
• Provides monthly reporting on savings, benefits, key initiatives and projects through development of an effective Procurement Management dashboard (KPIs)
• Overall responsible for delivering the procurement category strategy and plans across all channels supported by sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, selection and evaluation
• Own the supplier relationships and take actions to deliver value through sourcing activities and vendor management
• Responsible for driving spend to preferred vendors and programs
• Identify and interpret results, trends, business and market environment and drive procurement performance
• Apply sophisticated procurement principles in order to realize best cost
• Participate in site visits and employee training
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor of Science or related degree required with 4+ years of business, procurement, plant operations/ accounting or related experience.
• Knowledge of procurement tools and process management including strategic sourcing processes; procurement best practices, procedures, and policies; and strategic sourcing and operating metrics.

Work Requirements

• Must be 18 years in age or older.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Must have strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Regular, on-time and consistent attendance is required.
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home when required (less than 15% of the time.

Key Competencies

• Accountability: Is continually focused on accepting responsibility for meeting commitments, achieving optimum results, and ownership for the outcomes from actions and decisions.
• Adaptability: Personal willingness and ability to effectively work in, and adapt to changes in circumstances, tasks, responsibilities, people, environments, and conditions.
• Communication: Clearly conveys and receives messages at an appropriate level and format.
• Customer Focus: dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Integrity:  Through words and actions, creates an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect.  Communicating and acting honestly and ethically.
• Quality and Innovation: Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve work and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively in groups and teams to create positive relationships which maximize performance results.
• Safety and Security:  Observes safety and security procedures.  Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Leadership: Motivates and inspires others through their words, actions, and commitment to the organization.
• Managing People and Processes: Establishes and clearly communicates process standards and expectations; monitors performance and provides ongoing feedback to build people.
• Strategic Thinking:  Takes a broad scale, long term view, assessing options and implications required to develop and achieve goals of the organization to move it forward.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms, talk, hear and lift and/or move up to 10 lbs.
• Regularly required to sit and use hands and fingers to manipulate/handle objects.Occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch, lift and/or move up to 25 lbs.
• Able to communicate with others by telephone and in person.
• Able to utilize office equipment including a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
• May require sitting for extended periods of time.

Work Environment

• The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.
• The environment is typical of an office setting.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest! 

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability