Procurement Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

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 competitive bidding process and contract negotiations. Leverages area vendor base to lower TCO, identifying aggregated spend benefits opportunities across the region. Coordinates work within the designated geographic area to select and pre-qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards.

Drives the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in the Region in line with Zone and Global strategies.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Amrize category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications.
• Responsible for either 2 Cement Plants OR 2 ACM Regions OR 1 Cement Plant 1 ACM Region OR one Plant / Region ALL with respective Terminals / Geocycle sites plus additional responsibilities with equivalent spend as a second Plant or Region (i.e. Projects, CAPEX, etc.).
• Influences and drives change with peer group (Plant Managers, VPs, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography. Act as the point of contact between Category Management and operations
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in the Country, in line with regional and global strategies. Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels. Negotiate with support from Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels, and prices
• Negotiates regional area purchasing contracts. Manage and develop Buyers / Warehouse Managers where required. Identify regional savings opportunities.
• Ensure policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures Procurement Compliance and Best Practices (Procurement Policies and Procedures - BuyWays), acting as Procurement Lead for Regional Training requirements.
• Initiate and support the RFx process locally with support from category strategies. Align internal decision makers through focused communication. 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
• Employ procurement tactics such as benchmarking, cost modeling, eSourcing tools, supplier discovery, and other project management tools to drive down costs at the sites.
• Measure performance through KPI's according to existing templates. Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to Amrize guidelines. Track achieved results and the ability to present them at the Operational and Executive levels
• 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.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

Education : Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Preferred : Master's degree

Required Work Experience : 5-7 years, minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement processes and standards

Travel Requirements : 40%

Additional Requirements :

WHAT WE OFFER

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, 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. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you'll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes 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. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email recruiting- accommodations@amrize.com. This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization / business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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