Procurement Specialist

About the role

Implement Procurement strategies under the leadership of the Procurement Manager and in close cooperation with Category Managers and Business leaders on a local level. Coordinate the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services, including: contract implementation, category strategy execution, and communicating supplier performance through the procurement team. Coordinate local supplier procurement efforts in assigned product lines or geographical area.

Responsibilities

• Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
• Identify local saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
• Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the procurement of goods and services.
• Carry on RFx process according to procurement policies.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates.
• Support local businesses with goods and services agreements for main plant operations equipment and parts.
• Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines.
• Track achieved results.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Requirements

• Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
• Identify local saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
• Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the procurement of goods and services.
• Carry on RFx process according to procurement policies.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates.
• Support local businesses with goods and services agreements for main plant operations equipment and parts.
• Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines.
• Track achieved results.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas.
• Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree
• Additional Education Preferred: Business or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Required Work Experience: 3+ years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.
• Previous responsibility for an annual spend in excess of $50MM/yr.
• Ability to travel up to 25% to U.S. and Canadian locations as needed.

Skills

• Ability to write procurement contracts.
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of Amrize product lines from a procurement perspective.
• SAP experience is preferred.
• Excellent computer skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Retail Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day