Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of construction materials, and construction/paving services in the United States. Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the Preferred Materials Region has facilities throughout the State of Florida, as well as Coastal Georgia and South Carolina. Companies within the Preferred Region are leading providers of ready mix concrete, concrete block, aggregate materials, hot mix and warm mix asphalt, as well as design-build and conventional-bid-build solutions for roadway and civil construction projects. Preferred is committed to being a great place to work, and to attracting and retaining exceptional employees. We promote a strong safety culture, and have dedicated professionals who are focused on their own safety and the safety of their co-workers.
PURPOSE:
This position is a key resource in driving reductions in total costs and strategically managing supplier relationships in order to improve the division's profitability and competitive position. The Procurement Director is responsible for managing spend through the use of the companies strategic sourcing process, including developing effective strategies, executing events and managing the overall success of sourced programs. The Director, Procurement will work directly with internal business partners, and division procurement personnel, to strategically leverage the scope, size, and experience of the businesses and to procure goods and services in a way which continuously improves supply quality, service, availability, and total cost management. The scope of the position is spend of greater than $150 million across a number of categories in the Preferred Materials region.
MAJOR DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES:
Develop and implement category strategies - Work extensively with cross-functional teams and key stakeholders in developing and implementing sourcing strategies to address cost, quality and service expectations and deliver innovative products and solutions
Employ strategic sourcing processes that drive effective strategy development and supplier selection
Capitalize on supplier capabilities and market trends
Utilize creative approaches to reduce total cost and develop negotiation strategies with alternative plans
Conduct effective supplier negotiations with clear outcomes
Formulate roll-out and implementation plans including supplier and employee communication
Prepare contingency plans to mitigate risk on supply and cost
Leadership and Development
Responsible for the leadership and development of a team of Sourcing Specialists
Lead, develop, and motivate team of Sourcing Specialist supporting the region
Establish goals, savings targets, and developmental plans for Sourcing Specialists, and assure necessary resources are provided to achieve said goals
Continuously provide constructive feedback to foster a culture of continuous improvement within the team
Manage supplier relationships and performance
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.
Execute contracts and service level agreements
Measure internal compliance to commitments
Measure supplier performance to service levels and other contractual obligations
Develop performance processes to incorporate metrics and establish continuous improvement plans
Manage product discontinuations or changes
Obtain stakeholder feedback and communicate program progress (including key performance metrics and program benefits) to internal stakeholders.
Identify New Opportunities
Find new opportunities to improve value and performance which deliver demonstrable benefits for the business
Evaluate new products or services
Reduce the supplier base
Optimize existing purchasing practices to leverage spend across other operating divisions
Knowledge / Skill Requirements
5+ years of Procurement experience preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required
Experience with SAP, Ariba, and Coupa software preferred
Excellent communications skills (interpersonal, presentation and written) with an ability to interface with a variety of stakeholders
Ability to cultivate relationships and build networks based on trust and confidence
Demonstrated ability to achieve positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training, and group facilitation skills.
Self-driven and highly motivated
Demonstrated orientation and commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
Ability to think strategically and interact with all levels of the organization
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
High ethical standards
Proven negotiation results
Ability to drive change and sell new concepts and approaches through persistence, self-motivation, energy, tenacity, follow-through, and commitment
Understanding of Sourcing's impact on financial results
Other Requirements
Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Pass a pre-employment "Fit for Work" physical.
Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and 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!
Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE/Vet/Disability.