Director of Procurement

4 weeks ago

Tampa, United States Preferred Materials, Inc Full time

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of construction materials, and construction/paving services in the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the Preferred Materials Region has facilities throughout the State of Florida, as well as Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Companies within the Preferred Region are leading providers of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregate materials, hot mix and warm mix asphalt, as well as design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Preferred is committed to being a great place to work, and to attracting and retaining exceptional employees. We promote a strong safety culture, and have dedicated professionals who are focused on their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.


PURPOSE:


This position is a key resource in driving reductions in total costs and strategically managing supplier relationships in order to improve the division’s profitability and competitive position. The Procurement Director is responsible for managing spend through the use of the companies strategic sourcing process, including developing effective strategies, executing events and managing the overall success of sourced programs. The Director, Procurement will work directly with internal business partners, and division procurement personnel, to strategically leverage the scope, size, and experience of the businesses and to procure goods and services in a way which continuously improves supply quality, service, availability, and total cost management. The scope of the position is spend of greater than $150 million across a number of categories in the Preferred Materials region.


MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and implement category strategies - Work extensively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to address cost, quality and service expectations and deliver innovative products and solutions
  • Employ strategic sourcing processes that drive effective strategy development and supplier selection
  • Capitalize on supplier capabilities and market trends
  • Utilize creative approaches to reduce total cost and develop negotiation strategies with alternative plans
  • Conduct effective supplier negotiations with clear outcomes
  • Formulate roll-out and implementation plans including supplier and employee communication
  • Prepare contingency plans to mitigate risk on supply and cost


Leadership and Development

  • Responsible for the leadership and development of a team of Sourcing Specialists
  • Lead, develop, and motivate team of Sourcing Specialist supporting the region
  • Establish goals, savings targets, and developmental plans for Sourcing Specialists, and assure necessary resources are provided to achieve said goals
  • Continuously provide constructive feedback to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team


Manage supplier relationships and performance

  • Directs efforts to negotiate, contract and manage performance with key suppliers to ensure that all service levels are achieved and that continuous improvement efforts are implemented.
  • Execute contracts and service level agreements
  • Measure internal compliance to commitments
  • Measure supplier performance to service levels and other contractual obligations
  • Develop performance processes to incorporate metrics and establish continuous improvement plans
  • Manage product discontinuations or changes
  • Obtain stakeholder feedback and communicate program progress (including key performance metrics and program benefits) to internal stakeholders.


Identify New Opportunities

  • Find new opportunities to improve value and performance which deliver demonstrable benefits for the business
  • Evaluate new products or services
  • Reduce the supplier base
  • Optimize existing purchasing practices to leverage spend across other operating divisions


Knowledge / Skill Requirements

  • 5+ years of Procurement experience preferred
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
  • Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Coupa software preferred
  • Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders
  • Ability to cultivate relationships and build networks based on trust and confidence
  • Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training, and group facilitation skills.
  • Self-driven and highly motivated
  • Demonstrated orientation and commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
  • Ability to think strategically and interact with all levels of the organization
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • High ethical standards
  • Proven negotiation results
  • Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
  • Understanding of Sourcing’s impact on financial results


Other Requirements

  • Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
  • Pass a pre-employment “Fit for Work” physical.
  • Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.


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 a large international organization.


If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today


Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.

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