Regional Procurement Manager

Job ID: 530617 CRH Americas Building Products is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. Job Summary The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and expediting the procurement strategy and activities across 4 Masonry & Hardscape Regions. This role will manage national vendor relationships for materials, products, and services along with the regional buyer team. Job Location This position is remote and requires travel within multiple regions. Job Responsibilities Manage operational strategic workplan and work with regional buyers and operations leaders to drive procurement value at a site and regional level. Represent company in negotiating with local and regional vendors acting as the single point of contact internally & externally. Communication with people outside the organization representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. Develop & implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures. Work with internal and external logistics teams to manage inbound costs. Understanding local supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service, and disposal) related to products & serviced purchased. Prepare, process, and prepare bid awards requiring approval. Participate in development of specs for equipment, raw materials, and substitute materials. Working within ERP system as needed – responsible for data integrity. Maintaining excellent working relationships with regional operations & national procurement to track and communicate market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize procurement value. Job Requirements Bachelor’s degree and/or work experience in a related field. 4+ years’ minimum experience working in procurement. Experience in leading procurement teams to align with company objectives. Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred. Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and effectively manage priorities. Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs. Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement processes, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate with each level of the organization, internal customers, vendors, and clients effectively. Strong negotiation skills. Up to 40% regional travel. Compensation Base salary is $125,000-$150,000 Bonus is 20% annually 401(k) / retirement savings program Short- term and long-term disability benefits Life insurance Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid time off Paid holidays 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 enterprise…

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