Regional Category Manager North America

Requisition ID: 11980

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60631 Addison, TX, US, 75001-4243 Dundee, MI, US, 48131

Pay Type: Salary

Estimated Wage Range $122,000 - $138,000/Annually

Travel Requirement: 51-60%

Company Overview

Holcim is planning to spin-off its North American Business to unleash its full potential, capitalizing on North America’s oversized growth in construction led by the modernization of infrastructure, a surge in advanced manufacturing and AI operation and the growth of resilient cities.

Holcim plans to list the new company on the NYSE by the end of the first half of 2025 and establish its operations headquarters in the US to be fully dedicated to serving the North American market and pursue a growth strategy across the region.

The newly listed company will become North America’s leading building solutions company, with industry-leading market position to meet its customers' greatest ambitions with the most advanced building solutions from foundation to rooftop.

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Lead and drive implementation of category strategies in the local operational environment. Maximize the savings associated with the spend managed locally as defined by Category teams. Participate in the development of the procurement strategy and lead the rollout of same within a Plant, Region or Business Segment as well as implement procurement process and procedures while assuring KPI’s. Manage spend of $800 Million.

What You'll Accomplish

• Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with the Holcim category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Act as the point of contact between Category Management and Operations.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in the country, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
• Manage and develop Procurement Managers, Warehouse Managers and Buyers.
• Lead long and short-range regional procurement warehousing activities to support the Procurement roadmap and business objectives.
• Provide procurement input at the Plant, Regional and Business Segment levels to support the operation of the business.
• 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.
  
  

What We're Looking For

Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, Economics. Additional Post-Graduate qualifications in Management, Business Studies, or Procurement is preferred (MBA preferable)

Required Work Experience: Minimum 10 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement processes and standards

Travel Requirements: 60%

Additional Requirements

• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability-building agenda is successfully delivered
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 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.
  
  

What We Offer

• 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
  
  

Your Holcim Experience

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

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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.

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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 excellence and to ensure we create an environment where every individual has the opportunity to succeed. 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