Procurement Manager

We’re seeking a Procurement Manager who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Procurement Manager | Req ID: 16952 | Location: Ravena Cement Plant NY

About The Role

The Procurement Manager will implement procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a Multi-local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services. Lead Strategic Sourcing activities for designated sites by competitive bidding process and contract negotiations. Will leverage area vendor base to lower TCO, identifying aggregated spend benefit opportunities across the region. Coordinates work within designated geographic area to select and pre-qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards. Drives the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in region in line with Zone and Global strategies.

What You'll Accomplish

• Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Amrize category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Influences and drives change with peer group (Plant Managers, Regional General Managers, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography. Act as the point of contact between country Category Management and Operations.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Country, in line with regional and global strategies. Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
• Negotiate in close coordination with Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices.
• Negotiates regional area purchasing contracts. Manage and develop Buyers/Warehouse Managers where required. Identify regional savings opportunities. Ensure global local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures Procurement Compliance and Best Practices (Procurement Policies and Procedures – Buy Ways) acting as Procurement Lead for Regional Training requirements.
• Initiate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy. Align internal decision makers through focused communication.
• Approve local purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services within authorized signature limits. Assure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies and codes of business conduct. Ensure that own country executes category strategy as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates. Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines. Track achieved results and ability to present them at Operational and Executive level.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
  
  

Relationships

Influences and drives change with peer group (Plant Managers, Regional General Managers, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography. Act as the point of contact between Country Category Management and Operations. The Procurement Manager will interface with the Regional SVP as well.

What We’re Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree or years of equivalent experience.

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Required Work Experience: 5-7 years. Minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Holistic Health & Well-being programs.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts.
• Paid time off & paid holidays.
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day
  
  

Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.