What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement - Materials Mgr position at Eagle Materials?
The salary range for this role is $120,000 to $130,000.
Specific Accountabilities
- Key responsible for cement plant and terminals purchasing and warehousing activities and processes, including but not limited to:
- Initiate, develop, and negotiate goods and services agreements, and manage them accordingly.
- Ensure compliance to purchasing agreements, policies and procedures.
- Identify and lead process improvement opportunities for purchasing, contract management, supplier selection and sourcing of services, inventory parts and consumables, raw materials and fuels, carrier needs, amongst others.
- When appropriate, work with parent companies to identify competitive goods and services by obtaining supplier market information and take advantage of existing agreements where possible.
- Apply competitive bid processes for procuring goods and services. Negotiate product supply and service agreements that best meet the needs of the operation in relation to price, quality, service and availability.
- Ensure competitive bidding and contract development activities are conducted in an ethical and legal manner.
- Develop and implement purchasing policies, processes and strategic plans where needed.
- Drive change and modernization of existing processes. Innovate at appropriate pace, establishing new and more efficient processes.
- Manage physical warehouse, cycle counts, flow of inventory parts, consumables and associated cost.
- Drive inventory reduction initiatives.
- Perform min/max analysis and recommendations.
- Develop and manage procurement and inventory management key performance indicators to drive improvements.
- Actively participate in annual budgeting process with deep understanding of maintenance cost, commodities need, parts and materials inventory management in line with long term strategy, capital plan and large projects.
- Work closely with the Finance group providing monthly accruals and cost projections.
- Oversee the management process of insurance requirements for contractors, in accordance with business policies, with support of Purchasing Agent.
- Support plant operations as needed.
- Any other duties as needed and assigned by plant management.
Required skills and qualifications
- University or College degree in technical, economic, financial or business field.
- Minimum five years of work experience in purchasing and contract management in a manufacturing/production and/or construction environment.
- Proficient in MS Office 2000 applications.
- Strong strategic thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
- Exceptional negotiation skills, organized, and experienced managing personnel.
- Excellent oral and written skills and the ability to establish trust, build relationships and work effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple independent projects as assigned.
- Demonstrated drive, initiative, openness to change, flexibility, and adaptability
Other Preferred Skills
- CPM, APP, CPP or APIC professional accreditation.
Benefits Offered on Your First Day!
- Medical
- Telemedicine
- Health Advocate Service
- Dental & Orthodontics
- Vision
- FSA Medical & Dependent Care
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Wellness Incentive Bonus Program
- Life and AD&D
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- 401(k)
EEO Statement
Central Plains Cement Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
About The Salary Ranges
Please note that the salary range mentioned in this job description should serve simply as a guide. The final compensation offered may vary based on a variety of factors, including bonuses and/or incentives, or a candidate’s experience, skills, and location. Our company is committed to providing a fair, equitable, and competitive package that reflects the value an individual brings to the organization.
Salary : $120,000 - $130,000
