What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Analyst position at Oldcastle APG?
Job ID: 521203
Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.
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. This role will also play a key role in supporting and optimizing the local procure-to-pay process.
Job Location
This is a hybrid opportunity based out of our office in Atlanta, GA.
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
- Develop various types of reporting, including KPI tracking, via Tableau and Excel.
- Track and report on procurement savings initiatives
- Document existing business processes and workflows and proactively help to identify areas of improvement
- 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
- Support the implementation of an MRP tool (Material Requirements Planning) by ensuring data integrity
- Support the development and maintenance of catalogs with key vendors
- 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, Information Technology or related degree
- 2 years of business, 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 in Manufacturing a plus
- Experience with Ariba and/or Coupa is a plus
- Experience with Tableau is strongly preferred
- Analytical and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications required
- Advanced Excel skills required
- Overnight travel required up to 10% of the time
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- An 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 a large international organization.
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Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.