Strategic Sourcing Manager

Vulcan Materials Company

The Role

Overview

Leads indirect procurement, especially IT, to reduce TCO and manage suppliers.

Key Responsibilities

  • category management
  • procurement lead
  • supplier evaluation
  • cost optimization
  • compliance management
  • stakeholder collaboration

Tasks

-Oversee all assigned Indirect category initiatives, proactively identifying and implementing areas of opportunity for process improvement and cost efficiencies -Lead procurement team efforts, which include development, coordination, and continuous evaluation of suppliers and procurement commitments -Leverage extensive category and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO -Assure compliance with agreements and manage supply base performance in accordance with Vulcan Materials Company standards -Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure the organization is taking a strategic approach to Indirect category management

Requirements

  • negotiation

What You Bring

-Utilize strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable terms in contracts and agreements

The Company

About Vulcan Materials Company

-The company specializes in aggregates, asphalt, and ready-mixed concrete, supplying materials for major construction projects. -Vulcan's financial strength allows it to support large-scale infrastructure projects across North America. -Its products are integral to everything from residential roads to massive highways, bridges, and commercial structures. -With a focus on innovation, Vulcan Materials invests in technologies that increase operational efficiency and reduce costs. -The company has been part of numerous large-scale infrastructure projects that shape communities and industries. -Vulcan's geographical reach spans the U.S., with an increasing footprint in international markets. -Vulcan’s commitment to quality and safety ensures their materials are trusted for use in high-profile government and commercial developments.

Sector Specialisms

Construction Aggregates

Asphalt

Ready-Mixed Concrete

Roads

Tunnels

Bridges

Railroads

Airports

Building Materials

Building and Engineering Industries

Downstream Asphalt Products

Downstream Concrete Products

Construction Paving

Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Transportation Infrastructure