Procurement Manager
Requisition ID: 9131
Location:
Greenbelt, MD, US, 20770
Pay Type: Salary
Estimated Wage Range $64,000-$133,900/Annually
Travel Requirement: 31-40%
ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Description:
ABOUT THE ROLE:
The Procurement Manager will Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a Multi-local level. Manage the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services. Lead Strategic Sourcing activities for designated sites through a competitive bidding process and contract negotiations. Leverages area vendor base to lower TCO identifying aggregated spend benefits opportunities across the region. Coordinates work within designated geographic areas to select and pre-qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards. Drives the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Region in line with Zone and Global strategies.
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Holcim US' category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
In addition to the Cement Plant, may also be responsible for multiple sites within a region to include other plants, terminals, Geocycle, and other Holcim US operations.
Influence and drive changes with peer groups (Plant Managers, Regional General Managers, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography.
Act as the point of contact between country Category Management and operations.
Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels. Negotiate in close coordination with Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels, and prices.
Manage and develop Buyers and Warehouse staff where required.
Approve local purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services within authorized signature limits.
Assure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies, and codes of business conduct.
Ensure that own country executes category strategy as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes.
Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates.
Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines.
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
Education: Bachelor's/University Degree in Purchasing, Business, Management, or a related field
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Required Work Experience: 5+ years in a management capacity, minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
Licenses Preferred: Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) is preferred
Travel Requirements: up to 50%
Additional Requirements:
Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability-building agenda is successfully delivered
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English and local language
Effective time management, planning, and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions
Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts, and adversarial relationships
Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
WHAT WE OFFER
Competitive salary
Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
Holistic Health & Well-being programs
Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
Paid time off & paid holidays
Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
Educational Assistance Program
Dress for your day
YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Washington DC