CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, readymixed 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
Based anywhere in the South Division. This position is a key resource in driving reductions in total costs and strategically managing supplier relationships to improve CRH's profitability and competitive position. The Production Equipment Category Manager is responsible for managing spend categories and is accountable for implementing all category-related decisions regarding products and services on a local level. As a member of the regional category team, this role will utilize the category management process to develop strategies, execute tenders, establish effective supply programs, and manage the overall success of the programs. The role ensures that local business requirements are considered in the category strategy. The Category Manager will work directly with suppliers, CRH procurement personnel, specifiers, subject matter experts, management, and other key internal stakeholders to ensure program objectives are achieved.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
Representative and lead category manager for own and other CRH product-group organizations
Primary category contact person for the business in the Production Equipment aspects of organization
Accountable for procurement KPI Performance Management and process adherence in the division, within own area of responsibility
Ensures products and services are purchased in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, implements and ensures purchasing best practices.
Acts as escalation for claims not solved locally.
Ensure the category strategy is executed locally
Execute the RFX and tactical process including negotiation for smaller or single-country categories
Is accountable for development, execution, and maintenance of division procurement strategy and Project Procurement Plans
Alignment with division stakeholders as well as market and global procurement strategies
Maintains strategic relationships with key division suppliers.
Develop and maintain strategic relationship with Production Equipment stakeholders.
Analyzes supply market, anticipates changes, and drives associated procurement activities.
Evaluates contracts and suppliers to facilitate final supplier base decisions with relevant stakeholders
Coordinates category and supplier strategy implementation in the division
Key Characteristics
Well-rounded and experienced Procurement professional with sound business acumen.
Data and people driven person and decision maker.
Ability to lead and drive the execution of the divisional category management agenda.
A dedicated and engaged partner who strongly engages with both the business and the regional procurement organization to enhance collaboration and obtaining the Production Equipment procurement objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills
Key Interactions
Business stakeholders
Specifiers
Product Expert/Technical Expert
Other Category managers (Country, Regional, Global)
Legal & Compliance
Finance community
Local suppliers
Other subject matter experts
Key Inputs
Supplier market
Market environment
Category strategy
Procurement guidelines and KPIs
Business requirements
Country requirements
Key Outputs
Local legal and regulatory requirements
Divisional procurement strategy
Supplier performance for local vendors
Procurement KPIs
Savings performance
Supplier Relationship management
Education/Experience
• Educated with a Technical or Business Degree
• 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience preferred
• Experienced in working with category management in a multi-country organization
• Experience in managing Production Equipment & Maintenance & Production Services vendors preferably in the mining and construction field
• Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
• Willing to cooperate in international projects
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and 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.
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Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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