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Amrize · 2 days ago

Procurement Lead

Middleton, MA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Amrize is a company focused on building North America, and they are seeking a Procurement Manager to implement procurement strategies and manage the operational procurement of goods and services. The role involves leading strategic sourcing activities, driving savings and efficiency, and ensuring compliance with procurement policies.

Business DevelopmentConsultingInfrastructure

Responsibilities

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

Qualification

Procurement strategiesStrategic sourcingSAPNegotiation skillsData analysisCross-functional teamworkTime managementCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree

3-5 years of work experience, with a preference of at least 2 years in a procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement processes and standards

Advanced proficiency in SAP

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 the 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

Excellent negotiation skills

Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data

Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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 test

Benefits

Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

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

Company

Amrize

Amrize is a subsidiary of Holcim that offers construction projects for infrastructure, commercial and residential sectors. It is a sub-organization of Holcim.

Founded in 2023

Chicago, Illinois, USA

10001+ employees