Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager Americas CementAsh Grove family of companies, including Ash Grove Cement Company, Ash Grove South Texas, LLC, Sapphire Americas LLC, Oldcastle Cement Holdings, Houston Cement Company, and Suwanee American Cement Company, is one of North America's leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:Family Culture We treat our team like familyMedical/Dental/Vision/PrescriptionGenerous Paid Time Off11 Paid Holidays per year401k with 5% company match & profit sharingOpportunities for Internal MobilityProfessional Development OpportunitiesTraining ProvidedTuition Reimbursement Program - We'll assist with continuing education that aligns with your career goalsEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Life InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityCompany Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!Opportunities for Community EngagementPotential Relocation PackagesSummary: The Procurement Manager identifies and enables opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements at the plant. This position builds strong and effective relationships both with internal customers, the local/regional category team, and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes at the plant.What you'll be contributing:Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.Identifies and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements at the local level.Source third party services and direct materials.Negotiates with vendors to achieve cost-effective purchasing transactions while maximizing quality, customer service, and desired delivery timesProvides monthly reporting on savings, benefits, key initiatives, and projects.Works closely with operations and suppliers to procure at the lowest total cost of ownership.Manages the delivery of items to minimize the risk to the operation.Manages on-going supplier relationship and develop criteria and processes to monitor supplier compliance at the local level.Supports internal customer projects for sourcing and purchasing needs.Explores and understands customers' requirements to ensure a high level of responsive service.Attends regular operational meetings (daily/weekly) and provide updates and feedback on important issues.Manages supplier performance (delivery, quality, first pass invoice)Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.To succeed in this position, you will need:Minimum 4 year - Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, purchasing, accounting, business, or a related field.Preferred CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager) or a suitable Supply Chain certification is a plus.Minimum 3 years of experience in sourcing/procurement, preferably in an operational environment.Proficient in English written, verbal communication, and listening skillsAbility to effectively negotiationKnowledge of MS Office, and ERPKnowledge of procurement including tendering, data analysis, negotiation and contractingSkills in cost analysis and managementStrong strategic skills and problem solving/analytical skills.Knowledge of Business operations and financial principlesKnowledge of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) practices and principlesAbility to be focused on achieving resultsAbility to coordinate and develop innovative strategies and recommendations for initiating and establishing goalsAbility to build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to support organizational goalsAbility to make decisions and solve problems with high attention to detail and accuracyKnowledge of Stakeholder management strategiesSkills in leadership to development a team, motivate, and performance management across diverse workgroupsWhat CRH Offers You:Highly competitive base payComprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programsGroup retirement savings programHealth and wellness programsAn inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotionAbout 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.Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability