Heidelberg Materials North America · 2 months ago
Category Lead - Drilling and Blasting
Irving, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$121K/yr - $161K/yr
3+ years expHeidelberg Materials North America is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials, operating over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada. They are seeking a Category Lead for Drilling and Blasting to provide strategic sourcing and contract management support, develop supplier agreements, and identify process improvements in procurement.
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Responsibilities
Providing strategic sourcing and contract management support across North America for assigned category
Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements to ensure optimal value and compliance
Identify and drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance
Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and negotiate supply and service agreements that meet operational needs for price, quality, service, and availability
Support procurement systems and tools, including SAP and Ariba, to enhance efficiency
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a technical, business, financial, or related field
Minimum of 3 years' experience in procurement and contract management within manufacturing, production, or construction environments
Strong understanding of procurement, contract management, and sourcing best practices
Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and manage multiple projects
Skilled in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement
Proficiency in SAP (ECC 6.0 MM module), Microsoft Office applications, and Ariba platforms
Commitment to ethical sourcing and continuous improvement
Preferred
Professional accreditation in Supply Chain Management
Benefits
401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions
Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
Paid Bonding Leave
15 days of Paid Vacation
40 hours of Paid Sick Leave
10 Paid Holidays
Company
Heidelberg Materials North America
For more than a century, we’ve been supplying cement, aggregates, ready mixed concrete, asphalt and other building materials to markets throughout North America.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Benedikt Zinn
Senior Vice President & CFO
Tony Wright
VP Digital & CIO
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