Category Manager for Production Equipment

2 weeks ago

Atlanta, Georgia, United States CRH Full time

Job Overview

CRH's Americas Materials, a prominent division of CRH, stands as the foremost vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready-mixed concrete, and paving and construction services across North America. With a workforce of 24,100 employees operating from nearly 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces, we are dedicated to excellence.

Position Summary

Located within the South Division, the Category Manager for Production Equipment plays a pivotal role in driving cost reductions and strategically managing supplier partnerships to enhance CRH's profitability and competitive edge. This position is accountable for overseeing spend categories and implementing all category-related decisions regarding products and services at a local level. As part of the regional category team, the manager will leverage the category management process to formulate strategies, execute tenders, establish effective supply programs, and ensure the overall success of these initiatives. The role is essential in ensuring that local business needs are integrated into the category strategy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Serve as the representative and lead category manager for various CRH product-group organizations.
  • Act as the primary category contact for the business regarding Production Equipment.
  • Oversee procurement KPI performance management and ensure adherence to processes within the division.
  • Ensure that products and services are procured in a cost-effective and timely manner, implementing best purchasing practices.
  • Act as an escalation point for unresolved claims.
  • Ensure local execution of the category strategy.
  • Conduct RFX and tactical processes, including negotiations for smaller or single-country categories.
  • Be accountable for the development, execution, and maintenance of the division's procurement strategy and Project Procurement Plans.
  • Align with division stakeholders and global procurement strategies.
  • Maintain strategic relationships with key suppliers in the division.
  • Develop and sustain strategic relationships with stakeholders in Production Equipment.
  • Analyze supply markets, anticipate changes, and drive related procurement activities.
  • Evaluate contracts and suppliers to facilitate informed supplier base decisions.
  • Coordinate the implementation of category and supplier strategies within the division.

Essential Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a well-rounded Procurement professional with strong business acumen.
  • Data-driven and people-oriented decision maker.
  • Ability to lead and execute the divisional category management agenda effectively.
  • Engaged partner who collaborates with both the business and regional procurement teams to achieve Production Equipment procurement goals.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills.

Key Interactions

  • Business stakeholders
  • Specifiers
  • Product and Technical Experts
  • Other Category Managers (Country, Regional, Global)
  • Legal & Compliance teams
  • Finance community
  • Local suppliers
  • Other subject matter experts

Key Inputs

  • Supplier market insights
  • Market environment analysis
  • Category strategy frameworks
  • Procurement guidelines and KPIs
  • Business requirements
  • Country-specific requirements

Key Outputs

  • Compliance with local legal and regulatory requirements
  • Implementation of divisional procurement strategy
  • Performance metrics for local suppliers
  • Procurement KPIs
  • Cost savings performance
  • Supplier relationship management outcomes

Education and Experience

• A degree in a Technical or Business field is required.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in Strategic Sourcing is preferred.

• Experience in category management within a multi-country organization is essential.

• Familiarity with managing Production Equipment and Maintenance & Production Services vendors, particularly in the mining and construction sectors, is preferred.

• Proficiency in written and verbal English is mandatory; knowledge of additional languages is advantageous.

• Willingness to participate in international projects is expected.

What CRH Offers

  • Highly competitive base salary
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and disability benefits
  • Group retirement savings program
  • Health and wellness initiatives
  • A diverse and inclusive culture that promotes growth, development, and internal advancement

About CRH

CRH boasts a rich heritage, comprising hundreds of family businesses, regional firms, and large enterprises that collectively form the CRH family. Operating within a decentralized and diversified structure, we provide the opportunity to work in a small company environment while enjoying the career prospects of a large international organization.

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