Job ID: 494813

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.

Job Summary

To provide the businesses with accurate and timely information needed to effectively source and procure goods and services. The information will be obtained through data management and analysis and will be used to assist in the evaluation of new and existing procurement programs, to track spend and benefits associated with sourcing efforts, to measure appropriate cost and market trends, and to support cost forecasts as needed. This is a key role in ensuring that the electronic procurement systems and tools are effectively managed, utilized and maintained. 

Job Responsibilities

• Support procurement efforts across the company, provide frequent and effective communication, drive alignment and understanding of sourced programs.
• Lead efforts to improve the quality and availability of procurement data for the businesses, including designing, implementing, and maintaining an effective spend analysis system.
• Work closely with finance, procurement, IT, and other groups to maintain consistency in cost information and ensure proper training and access is provided as appropriate; review transactional level data to ensure adherence of supplier-agreed rebate and discount programs, pricing and terms.
• Maintain supplier scorecards and publish routine supplier evaluations/metrics.
• Track and report on procurement savings initiatives.
• Provide support to strategic sourcing projects and planning. Perform pricing and savings analysis, track and report on key market data/trends, and analyze spend patterns.
• Act as capital project liaison for procurement.
• Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor of Science, Business or related degree or the equivalent in relevant experience.
• Three (3) years of business, manufacturing, analytical or related experience.
• Experience working with databases, data warehouse applications and / or ERP systems. Experience specifically with electronic procurement systems and tools beneficial.
• Experience with Tableau, Ariba and/or Coupa is a plus.
• Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Effective communications skills, including the ability to persuasively present information both in writing and verbally.
• Basic knowledge of business unit processes, policies and procedures, strategic sourcing and business metrics.
• Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and to translate learning into actionable, measurable initiatives.
• Effective team builder and leader.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and accept ownership.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required.
• Advanced Excel skills required.
• Overnight travel required up to 20% 

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 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!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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