Category Lead - Drilling and Blasting

Heidelberg Materials North America

The Role

Overview

Strategic sourcing & contract management for drilling and blasting category.

Key Responsibilities

  • sap support
  • ariba support
  • supplier negotiation
  • contract management
  • process improvement
  • stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and negotiate supply and service agreements that meet operational needs for price, quality, service, and availability. -Support procurement systems and tools, including SAP and Ariba, to enhance efficiency -Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements to ensure optimal value and compliance -Providing strategic sourcing and contract management support across North America for assigned category. -Identify and drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance

Requirements

  • sap
  • ariba
  • bachelor’s
  • 3+ years
  • negotiation
  • leadership

What You Bring

-Skilled in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement -Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, financial, or related field. -Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement and contract management within manufacturing, production, or construction environments. -Professional accreditation in Supply Chain Management is preferred. -Strong understanding of procurement, contract management, and sourcing best practices -Proficiency in SAP (ECC 6.0 MM module), Microsoft Office applications, and Ariba platforms -Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple projects

Benefits

-Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA) -Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays -AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance -Competitive base salary, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including: -Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

The Company

About Heidelberg Materials North America

-As one of the largest suppliers in North America, it provides high-quality cement, aggregates, and concrete for various sectors. -The company’s products are integral to the construction of everything from highways and bridges to residential homes and commercial spaces. -A recognized leader in sustainability, delivering eco-friendly solutions to reduce the carbon footprint of construction. -Strong presence across North America includes a network of plants, terminals, and distribution sites, ensuring reliable delivery and service. -Committed to enhancing communities with durable and sustainable materials, supporting advancements in construction techniques and material science.

Sector Specialisms

Construction Materials

Cement

Aggregates

Ready Mixed Concrete

Asphalt

Sustainability

Digital Innovation

Circular Economy

Transportation Infrastructure

Government Partnerships

Engineering Capacity Development