Job ID: 516379

Ash Grove family of companies is one of North America’s leading cement manufacturers, with a legacy of innovation and excellence dating back to 1882. The company operates 12 world-class cement plants and a vast network of 41 terminals across the United States and Canada. Renowned for its forward-thinking approach, Ash Grove combines technical expertise, robust safety standards, and empowered talent to deliver high performance and better serve our customers. At Ash Grove, we stand together to reinvent the way our world is built.

To learn more about us go to www.ashgrove.com

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package to include:

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Retirement Plan
Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Disability Pay
Life Insurance
Growth Opportunities and more!

Summary

The Reg Procurement Director drives the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. This position manages the Operational Procurement Team. Identify and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers, the local/regional category team and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes. This is a remote position, but candidates need to reside in Utah state.

What you’ll be contributing

Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
Drives the execution of the defined category strategy on a local/regional level. Work closely with the Local Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team
Manages the Operational Procurement team.
Identifies and enables opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements.
Provides guidelines and directions to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits.
Drives annual budgeted cost savings, margin improvements, and other procurement benefits, using best-in-class procurement techniques
Provides monthly reporting on savings, benefits, key initiatives and projects through the development of an effective Procurement Management dashboard (KPIs)
Connects procurement and portfolio strategies to the business strategy
Delivers the procurement category strategy and plans across all channels supported by sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, selection and evaluation
Owns the supplier relationships and take actions to deliver value through growth
Identifies and interprets results, trends, business and market environment and drive procurement performance.
Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

To succeed in this position, you will need

Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
Minimum 4 Year/ Bachelor’s Degree in engineering, purchasing, business or related field
Minimum 10 years of experience in Procurement experience. Experience in Supplier Relationship Management, Contract Management, Cost analysis and management, Financial and business understanding, Negotiation skills, Networking skills
Minimum 5 years in people management experience
Willing to cooperate in international projects
Up to 50% domestic travel.

What’s next for you?

We provide stability and advancement opportunities across North America. Use our tuition reimbursement program to help you meet your career goals.

The above duties and responsibilities are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and are not necessarily all-inclusive. The physical demands, working environment, and other conditions of employment listed in this document are representative of but are not intended to provide an exhaustive list of the requirements for positions in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

Regional Procurement Director

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