What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director of Procurement position at Preferred Materials, Inc?
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
Manage supplier relationships and performance
Identify New Opportunities
Knowledge / Skill Requirements
Other Requirements
What CRH Offers You
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.
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Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. EOE / Vet / Disability.
