Category Lead - Logistics and Road

Line of Business: Service & Support Pay Range: $118,000.00 – $157,329.99 About Us Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. What You'll Be Doing Providing strategic sourcing and contract management support across North America for assigned category. Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements to ensure optimal value and compliance Identify and drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and negotiate supply and service agreements that meet operational needs for price, quality, service, and availability. Support procurement systems and tools, including SAP and Ariba, to enhance efficiency What Are We Looking For Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, financial, or related field. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement and contract management within manufacturing, production, or construction environments. Professional accreditation in Supply Chain Management is preferred. Strong understanding of procurement, contract management, and sourcing best practices Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple projects Skilled in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement Proficiency in SAP (ECC 6.0 MM module), Microsoft Office applications, and Ariba platforms Commitment to ethical sourcing and continuous improvement Work Environment This role is based in our Irving, TX office and may require occasional travel. You’ll work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment with cross-functional teams across North America. What We Offer Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled Shaping the future, building successes Heidelberg Materials – your springboard into the future of the construction materials industry. As a globally leading company in the construction sector, we manufacture one of the most widely used products, paving the way not only toward more sustainable production but also toward your personal success story. Our bold and innovative approach focuses on massive CO₂ reduction, efficient recycling technologies, and digital solutions – setting new standards for the industry. In our globally connected and locally rooted community, your ideas have the power to shape a better tomorrow for people. With us, you’re not just shaping the industry’s future; you’re shaping your own. Let’s get to work! Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest integrated manufacturers of building materials and solutions with leading market positions in cement, aggregates, and ready-mixed concrete. We are represented in more than 50 countries with around 51,000 employees at almost 3,000 locations. At the centre of our actions lies the responsibility for the environment. As the front runner on the path to carbon neutrality and circular economy in the building materials industry, we are working on sustainable building materials and solutions for the future. We enable new opportunities for our customers through digitalisation.

Salary : $118,000 - $157,330