What are the responsibilities and job description for the Large Projects CAPEX Category Manager position at HolcimUS?
Requisition ID: 11118
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60631
Pay Type: Salary
Estimated Wage Range $105,000 - $130,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: 11-20%
ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Support the operating company by being responsible for the procurement activities associated with large Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) sourcing (>20 MUSD).
This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Holcim’s Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across the North American region (USA and CANADA).
What You'll Be Doing
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Business, Economics or Engineering.
Required Work Experience
Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient/advanced in MS Office specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent, Basic MS Office Project knowledge.
Travel Requirements: 20%
Additional Requirements
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Benefits
Click to view Company Benefits Overview
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
Please visit our Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Location:
Chicago, IL, US, 60631
Pay Type: Salary
Estimated Wage Range $105,000 - $130,000/Annually
Travel Requirement: 11-20%
ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?
Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.
Description
ABOUT THE ROLE
Support the operating company by being responsible for the procurement activities associated with large Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) sourcing (>20 MUSD).
This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Holcim’s Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across the North American region (USA and CANADA).
What You'll Be Doing
- Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
- Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates, and benefits generation.
- Manage the relationship with main/key suppliers in assigned categories.
- Define the most suitable contracting strategy of CAPEX projects.
- Update the lists of approved equipment suppliers, engineering, project management, and erection contractors together with the Regional technical support team.
- Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in the negotiation of vendor contracts.
- Drive, develop, and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis.
- Act as a lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimize benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance-based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units.
- Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers, and third-party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives.
- Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Holcim’s capex activities in North America.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Business, Economics or Engineering.
Required Work Experience
- Minimum 5 years in large capital expenditure sourcing activities.
- 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.
Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient/advanced in MS Office specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent, Basic MS Office Project knowledge.
Travel Requirements: 20%
Additional Requirements
- Strong negotiation capability; ability to develop and manage complex agreements. Familiarity with contract structures (domestic and international), basic legal terms, and legal drafting.
- Sound knowledge of financial concepts (domestic and international), budget management, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Project management, leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
- 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.
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
- Competitive salary
- Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
- 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
At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.
Benefits
Click to view Company Benefits Overview
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com. This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.
Please visit our Pay Transparency Policy Statement
Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.
We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Salary : $105,000 - $130,000
