Procurement Manager-Austin, TX

Job ID: 526265

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 Procurement Manager role will be the primary business partner to assist the operational teams in procuring the best value when making purchasing decisions.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

• Approach the role with a customer-centric mindset, supporting employees, vendors, and the business throughout the entire procurement life cycle.

• Act as the primary point of contact on supply matters related to your domain.

• Provide training and coaching to operational teams to help enhance the entire procure-to-pay process.

• Execute procurement tactics for your line of business and/or category.

• Liaise with PO clerks to ensure timely and accurate purchase orders

• Work with field personnel, requestors and stakeholders to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization and increase value related to an order.

• Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs as directed, to maximize value to the company.

• Facilitate the process of obtaining quotes and/or bids from potential suppliers while leveraging volumes of local OpCo's.

• Understand the local supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased.

• Conduct research and support efforts to identify and evaluate new/alternative suppliers which meet the business requirements.

• Research order history of similar products and services purchased to evaluate differences in costs, delivery, quality and performance.

• Work with suppliers and the Sourcing Department to ensure that accurate product/service information is being communicated on orders, including pricing, availability, part numbers and delivery.

• Work closely with vendors to ensure on-time deliveries, consistent quality, and an uninterrupted supply chain, and best pricing.

• Handle correspondence concerning under/over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, or prices and report such changes to the internal stakeholders on time.

• Expedite and assist with the troubleshooting of orders as needed.

• Maintain an understanding of current inventory levels and future demands to assist the business and provide early warning of shortages

• Complete RFQ processes to increase value to the business.

• Interact with service providers to keep dispensing equipment maintained.

• Provide and encourage feedback regarding supplier performance

• Participate in operational meetings including regional performance committees

• Assist field personnel and Sourcing to perform tests and demons...