Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is North America's leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer's portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard hardscape, Echelon Masonry, MoistureShield composite decking, RDI railing, Catalyst Fence Solutions, Sakrete packaged concrete, Amerimix mortar, Pebble Technology International pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal sands and sealant technologies.

Job Summary

The Procurement Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating and expediting the procurement strategy and activities across 7 dry mix sites in the west region. This role will manage local vendor relationships for materials, products, and services.

Job Location

This is a remote role and this person must reside in the greater Phoenix, AZ or Salt Lake City, UT area.

Job Responsibilities

Manage operational strategic workplan and work with site management to drive procurement value at a site and regional level.

Ensure cost effective purchase and timely delivery of paper & poly bags for products manufactured at our sites by working with forecasting team.

Represent company in negotiating with local and regional vendors acting as the single point of contact internally & externally.

Communication with people outside the organization representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources.

Develop & implement purchasing and contract management instructions, policies, and procedures.

Prepare & process requisitions and purchase orders for supplies & equipment.

Work with internal and external logistics teams to manage inbound costs.

Understanding local supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service, and disposal) related to products & serviced purchased.

Prepare, process, and prepare bid awards requiring approval.

Participate in development of specs for equipment, raw materials, and substitute materials.

Working within ERP system as needed responsible for data integrity.

Maintaining excellent working relationships with regional operations & national procurement to track and communicate market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize procurement value.

Job Requirements

Up to 50% regional travel.

Bachelor's degree and/or work experience in a related field.

4+ years' minimum experience working in procurement.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.

Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and effectively manage priorities.

Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs.

Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement processes, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with the ability to relate with each level of the organization, internal customers, vendors, and clients effectively.

Strong negotiation skills.

Compensation

Base salary is $100,000 - $110,000

Bonus is 10% - 15% annually

401(k) / retirement savings program

Short- term and long-term disability benefits

Life insurance

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.