What are the responsibilities and job description for the Procurement Manager position at Titan America LLC?
Overview
Titan America LLC, a leading company in the heavy building materials industry in the eastern United States and the North American operating subsidiary of the TITAN Group, is on a growth journey towards becoming the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer, driving innovation and operating excellence.
In the last ten years Titan America has grown from $600MM to 1.6BN in revenue and we expect to continue this trajectory through organic growth and acquisition. TITAN was founded in Greece in 1902, are now publicly listed and operate across 15 countries in five strategic regions—Greece & Western Europe, U.S.A., Southeastern Europe, Eastern Mediterranean, and Brazil.
At the heart of Titan America's operations is the production of low-carbon cement, construction aggregates, a broad range of high-performance ready-mix concrete products, and concrete block. We also play a pivotal role in beneficiating, processing and distributing fly ash for industrial applications, underlining our commitment to sustainable practices. Our strong values-based culture helps our employees shape their interactions with customers, suppliers, and the communities we proudly operate in. We are committed to the environment and the mitigation of climate change through our extensive decarbonization efforts and the development of green products.
We are the number one player in the key markets in Florida, North and South Carolina, Virginia, and have leading positions in Metropolitan New York and New Jersey. Our team, now numbering just over 2,500, is the driving force behind our success. Our assets span the United States, with two cement production facilities, three cement import terminals, a network of rail distribution terminals, six aggregate quarries/mines, over eighty company-owned ready-mix concrete plants, and ten fly ash processing/distribution sites.
Embracing a high-performance culture, Titan America champions respect for people, society, and the environment. Our vision is clear—to become the best-in-class vertically integrated cement producer in our served markets.
We have an excellent opportunity within our Procurement department at our Medley, Florida facility. This wage position will be assigned to the Sr. Procurement Manager and drive the following requirements and responsibilities:
Responsibilities
As a “working manager” coordinate the daily direction of the team and prioritize weekly tasks, including requisitions from operations, their approval and ensure timely responsiveness.
Delegate and lead RFQ/RFP processes, contract negotiations, and supplier performance evaluations to enhance Titan ‘s procurement strategy.
Serve as operational liaison with aggregates & cement stakeholders on all projects related to capex, and/or outages ensuring bids tracking, communications, supplier involvement and execution
Manage vendor selection, pricing analysis, and long-term contract negotiations to secure cost-effective, high-quality materials.
Track backlog and overdue deliveries, ensuring compliance with supplier agreements and coordinate delivery schedules especially on outage or high priority projects
Develop key performance indicators (KPIs) and dashboards using Power BI, SQL, and Advanced Excel techniques to provide data-driven insights
Partner with finance teams to forecast procurement budgets, track savings, and enhance financial performance.
Other duties as assigned by Supervisor or Management.
Collaborate with warehouse and production teams to manage inventory levels efficiently.
Stay updated on relevant regulations and ensure procurement activities comply with legal and compliance requirements. Leverage Avetta platform to manage supplier safety, insurance and business risk
Provide analytics and reports with operational and management KPI’s as needed.
Identify and mitigate potential risks associated with supplier selection and contracts on key projects serving as a liaison to the procurement and operations team in ensuring project delivery and milestone monitoring
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree + 4 years of Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Related field OR
Associate’s degree + 8 years of Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Related field OR
Strong proficiency in an ERP based environment), and Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
Experience with supplier negotiations, and contract management.
Proficient with all commonly used computer software, required.
Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and drive large-scale supply chain transformation projects.
Ability to work independently, prioritize multiple projects, and make strategic decisions under pressure.
Knowledge of SAP S4/HANA and EAM systems, preferred.
Effective communication and people skills to collaborate with internal stakeholders
Join us in shaping the future of building materials with innovation, excellence, and sustainability at our core. Explore more about Titan America's transformative impact by visiting www.titanamerica.com.