Category Manager

Job Description

Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support the operating companies by maximizing benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of a portfolio of commodities with focus on mining. This position is based in Addison, TX.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Lead strategic sourcing teams within the operating company
• Understand operating company needs, perform market research, anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed through effective and managed communication
• Establish category sourcing strategies and review them regularly
• Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation, track implementation, compliance and benefits against targets of selected categories
• Define benefit targets and ensure targets and Key Performance Indicators are achieved on a set portfolio of spend categories
• Perform strategic sourcing of categories (internal data analysis, cost analysis, supplier and market analysis)
• Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis
• Execute contracts that optimize benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units
• Negotiate complex agreements that involve significant coordination with large cross functional teams.
• Develop and implement processes to provide Budget information as needed
• 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 or years of equivalent experience

Additional Education Preferred : Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred : Purchasing, Business, Economics or Engineering

Required Work Experience : 5-7 years

Required Technical Skills : Proficient / Advance in MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive. Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

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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