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Job ID: 507951

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The Regional Procurement Manager (RPM) is a functional expert who specializes in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by the company. The RPM Manages a team of Procurement personnel to ensure the sourcing and procurement operations are performed as required by the company: adhering to the company's policies, procedures, and procurement programs. This leadership role is also responsible for developing talent and aligning the Procurement to the needs of the business and key stakeholders across Michigan region of the Great Lakes.

In addition to the RPM's direct reports, the RPM will work directly with the Regional President, the President's Staff, Operating Company leaders, Great Lakes Category Managers, and other Regional Procurement Managers in the Great Lakes. In close collaboration with this group, the RPM actively contributes to the formulation the best possible supply solutions, and its implementation by the Michigan. With a strong understanding of the business the RPM considers all factors such as: supplier service level, TCO (total cost of ownership), applied value, etc. that provides the business with supply that is needed to meet or exceed its strategic goals.

Duties and Key Responsibilities:

Under direction from the Divisional VP of Procurement the RPM and the needs of the business The RPM is responsible for providing leadership and guidance to local procurement teams, and to integrate business policies, procedures, and programs. Provide Leadership and Execution Procurement Activities. Some examples are: Negotiate with suppliers and assist Operating Company Procurement negotiate with key suppliers Establish and maintain close business relationships with General Managers, Stakeholders, etc. Ensure the team is providing timely provision of the goods and services at the best possible total cost. Oversee, or personally, develop key vendor criteria, ensure proper selection, and maintain vendor relations Initiate, support, and, if needed, develop the RFQ process defined by business requirements. Assist in the formulation, and proper application of OpCo, Regional, Divisional, or National agreements. Keep Operations informed of any significant developments in the supply and material/service pricing. Review existing contracts with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-going feasibility and competitiveness. Build and maintain long-term relationships with vendors and suppliers. Identify, negotiate, implement and report saving opportunities and initiatives. Understand CRH Reporting and Systems, along with commercial software such as MS Office Suite to: Maintain Procurement documents: Quotes, Contracts, BOLs, packing lists, etc. Assist in development and maintenance of workflow documentation. Maintain vendor relationships and proper system set-up, and invoice resolution. Update Ariba sourcing projects, schedule and manage RFP events. Ensure Correct Spend information, category coding, supplier information, etc. Ensure Management of partnerships and alliances, and relationships. Leadership of other less experienced buyers. Monitor economic, business, material, supply and labor trends. Provide recommendations to ensure the non-interruption of goods and services. Act as a change management leader with regards business improvements and procurement initiatives. Understand Occupational Health and Safety standards, performance objectives & targets. Comply with applicabl