Sourcing Manager - Chemicals Procurement

Overview

Lead strategic sourcing and procurement for chemicals category, driving cost reductions.

Key Responsibilities

• spend analysis
• negotiations
• strategic sourcing
• supplier performance
• market analysis
• reporting

Tasks

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for creation and execution of Oldcastle Infrastructure’s end to end commodity sourcing strategy for assigned categories that align with strategic and operational procurement initiatives. The incumbent will identify cost reduction opportunities through negotiation or alternate sourcing, create competitive environments, and negotiate agreements which assure seamless material availability required to achieve organizational objectives while maintaining strategic relationships. As a key member of the Procurement team, the Sourcing Manager will work with operational and business leaders as well as CRH Category teams to support and implement clear and cohesive strategies, which will achieve year over year improvements in input cost, supplier quality, and organizational performance. The Sourcing Manager will execute on the group and corporate objectives within the Business Performance team including supporting the Centralized Procurement model. -Analyze available procurement data to include: year-over-year spending trends, spend by business unit/division, spend by supplier, number of suppliers, price variance, and transactional volumes. -Assist in the adoption and implementation of corporate initiative. -Lead supply partner negotiations establishing favorable pricing, terms and conditions while ensuring required organizational service levels are achieved. -Coordinate with teams to implement strategic sourcing initiatives including Master Purchase Agreements (MPA), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Consignment, and other actions which improve cost structure. -Ensure service levels are achieved and that continuous improvement efforts are implemented locally and nationally. -Provide supplier performance data and conduct business reviews with key suppliers. Includes supplier audits and qualification visits as needed. -Serve as market expert of assigned category portfolio and communicate updates in demand or cost. -Assess external market conditions and conduct analysis (e.g. should-cost model etc) to determine sourcing opportunities and risks. -Lead strategic sourcing activity for assigned category portfolio identifying opportunities for cost reductions or process enhancements. -Serve as escalation point for Procurement team and Business for supply partner performance and quality issues. Own the supplier relationships and take actions to deliver value. -Collaborate and align with CRH Category teams to leverage national and global scale of procurement resources and initiatives. Provides monthly reporting on savings, cost avoidance, key initiatives, and projects.

Requirements

• procurement
• strategic sourcing
• supplier management
• change management
• polyolefin
• bachelor's

What You Bring

-Demonstrated ability to get positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training, and group facilitation skills. -Proven record of procurement and cost management across goods and services and understanding of the entire procurement cycle. -Ability to think strategically with strong analytical and problem-solving skills. -Experience establishing business processes, managing performance, supplier relationship management, driving organizational change preferred. -Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organization and the ability to effectively define and manage change. -4+ years experience preferred in the strategic sourcing / category management / purchasing field. -A chemicals background specifically in polymer polyolefin & compound experience would be preferred -Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related degree or the equivalent in relevant experience.

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Benefits

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 large international organization. -A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion -Highly competitive base pay -Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs -Group retirement savings program -Health and wellness programs

About Oldcastle Infrastructure

-Specializes in providing innovative, high-quality solutions for critical infrastructure projects. -Works on projects across various industries, including utilities, transportation, and water resources. -Products play a vital role in the construction of roads, bridges, utilities, and stormwater systems. -Expertise spans multiple sectors, including heavy civil, industrial, and commercial infrastructure. -Known for delivering durable, reliable, and sustainable solutions, serving a wide range of clients from public agencies to private enterprises. -A key player in ensuring project success from start to finish, offering both design and manufacturing services. -Innovative precast solutions contribute to shaping the infrastructure landscape in North America.

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