Division Procurement Director

Job ID: 527586

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.

Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The Division Procurement Director leads procurement strategy across the West Division, driving value creation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence.

Responsible for managing approximately $1 billion in annual spend, this role partners with Division, business leaders, and Americas Materials leaders to develop sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver measurable business results through a high-performing procurement organization.

This individual will lead a team of 5-10 managers and analysts across nine states.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Establish and execute a Division Procurement strategy aligned with company objectives and CRH procurement standards



* Provide leadership for all external addressable spend within the Division



* Partner with business leaders to implement standardized procurement practices, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Division.



* Act as a strategic advisor to the team on sourcing, risk, and cost management


* Develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive measurable cost savings and increased value


* Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management within sourcing activities



* Partner closely with CRH Procurement Leadership to execute strategies



* Directs efforts to negotiate, contract and manage performance with key suppliers to ensure that all service levels are achieved and that continuous improvement efforts are implemented



* Lead, coach and develop a team of sourcing category managers and specialists



* Build a high-performing culture focused on accountability, results, and professional growth



* Set clear expectations and provide regular performance feedback



* Partner with Finance to ensure procurement savings are accurately forecasted, tracked, and realized in financial results t



* Own reporting of procurement performance, savings, and value creation at the Division level



* Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies, including supply continuity, capacity, financial health, and macro-level risk (i.e.

tariffs)



* Support business continuity planning through resilient sourcing strategies



* Lead procurement workstreams associated with SAP implementation



* Lead Procure to Pay Process improvements and implement standard operating procedures across the Division.



* Support North America Procurement management team with strategy alliance and direction



* Align with business leadership to support CAPEX projects and development

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

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