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
This position will be required to be home-based in the New England region. 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 Division Rental Equipment Manager is responsible for managing spend and SRM within the Equipment Rental category for the assigned region within the Division. This position is accountable for implementing all category related decisions and strategies on a local level and supporting the OpCo's in these implementations. This role will develop strategies, execute tenders, establish effective supply programs and manage the overall success of these programs. The role ensures that local business requirements are considered in the category strategy. The Division Rental Fleet 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
Represent and lead the division Equipment Rental Strategy and work with local OpCo's on implementation
Primary contact person for the business in the Equipment Rental space for the division
Acts as escalation for claims not solved locally
Ensure the category strategy is executed locally
Coordinates all category activities within the division and OpCo's
Is accountable for development, execution, and maintenance of procurement strategy
Alignment with Opco and division stakeholders on strategy and tactics
Accountable for category KPI Performance Management and process adherence
Ensures execution of S2P process (from screening to onboarding and lifecycle management) for Equipment Rental Suppliers
Maintains strategic relationships with key suppliers
Develop and maintain strategic relationship with Internal and external stakeholders
Analyze supply market, anticipates changes, and drives associated procurement activities
Evaluates contracts and suppliers to facilitate final supplier base decisions with relevant stakeholders
Ensures products and services are secured in the most cost- and time-efficient manner, implements and ensures purchasing best practices
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 local / regional 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 Category objectives.
Strong interpersonal skills
Continuous Improvement mind set / experience
Key Interactions
Business stakeholders
Specifiers
Product Expert/Technical Expert
Legal & Compliance
Finance community
Local suppliers
Other subject matter experts
Key Inputs
Supplier market
Market environment
Category strategy
Procurement guidelines and KPIs
Business requirements
Key Outputs
Division Equipment rental 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 rental fleet management experience
Continuous Improvement background / experience
Six Sigma experience preferred
Experienced in working with category management in a multi-country organization
Experience in managing 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 with local and division stakeholders
What CRH Offers You
Competitive Base Salary
Annual Bonus Potential
Medical/Dental/Vision/Prescription
$1,000 Referral Bonuses
Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off, Holidays
401k with Roth option & Competitive Company Match
Education Reimbursement Program
Employee Assistance Program
Company Paid Life Insurance
Short- & Long-Term Disability
Opportunities for Internal Mobility
Professional Development Opportunities
Company Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!
Opportunities for Community Engagement.
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!
Tilcon Connecticut Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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