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Vulcan Materials Company · 3 days ago

Category Manager - Fixed Equipment

Greenville, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials. The Category Manager - Fixed Equipment is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies for critical spend categories, while collaborating with stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and safety.

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Responsibilities

Be part of a team seeking to build the best and most robust Fixed Equipment strategies across the industry in North America

Find solutions to help support our operations become more profitable and safer over the sustainable long term

Work cross-functionally and align business partners (internal and external) to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals

Continuously learn and develop leading knowledge across a wide array of subcategories and equipment types

Apply strategic sourcing and continuous improvement principles to improve outcomes and support the Strategic Sourcing Manager

Standardize and optimize processes where possible

Identify and present observations and recommendations for improvements to leadership

Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure programs align with business requirements and are achieving desired impacts

Ability to travel up to 60%, including overnight travel

Qualification

Sourcing strategiesHeavy industrial experienceCross-functional collaborationTechnical aptitudeData analysisProject managementCommunication skillsCreativity

Required

A bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the field is required

Successful, 5+ year track record in heavy industrial or material handling sourcing

Strong track record working cross-functionally and aligning business partners to accomplish objectives

Ability to work in ambiguity and self-directed projects and initiatives aimed towards driving down the total cost of ownership in these respective areas

Develop and articulate ideas across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders

Presentation skills will be critical to success

Clear and concise writing will also be instrumental

An interest or inclination to learn about the technical details of assigned categories will be important

Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, or mining concepts is a plus

Work with complex and imperfect data sets to build the foundations of high-quality insights and strategies

Data will be sourced both internally and externally and will be instrumental in almost every project

Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills are required

The ability to work without an instruction manual or guide will be necessary for success

Responsivity and accountability for project ownership and implementation is expected

Ability to travel up to 60%, including overnight travel

Preferred

Experience with key fixed categories is preferred (i.e., processing equipment, electrical component, material handling)

Benefits

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Company

Vulcan Materials Company

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Vulcan Materials Company is a producer of construction aggregates, primarily crushed stone, sand and gravel.

Founded in 1909

Birmingham, Alabama, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.vulcanmaterials.com/

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