Southern Atlantic Region
Region Procurement Director - Knoxville, TN
Southern Atlantic Region, Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, 37955
Country: United StatesCity: Knoxville
About CRH
CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.
To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.
Purpose:
Drives the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Manages the Operational Procurement Team. Identify and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers, the local/regional category team and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
Responsibilities:
Drives the execution of the defined category strategy on a local level. Work closely with the Local Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team.
Identifies and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits.
Drive annual budgeted cost savings, margin improvements, and other procurement benefits, using best-in-class procurement techniques
Provides monthly reporting on savings, benefits, key initiatives and projects through development of an effective Procurement Management dashboard (KPIs)
Connecting procurement and portfolio strategies to the business strategy
Overall responsible for delivering the procurement category strategy and plans across all channels supported by sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, selection and evaluation
Own the supplier relationships and take actions to deliver value through growth
Responsible for reaching the profitability targets
Identify and interpret results, trends, business and market environment and drive procurement performance
Apply sophisticated procurement principles in order to realise best cost
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in business or similar degree preferred
8y Procurement experience
Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
Willingness to cooperated in cross functional teams
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.
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About CRH
CRH is the leading global diversified building materials business in the world with over 3,100 locations worldwide. We manufacture and supply a diverse range of superior building materials and products, used extensively in the built environment, in infrastructure, housing and commercial construction projects, of all sizes, all across the world.
To find out more, visit our website www.crh.com.
Purpose:
Drives the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. Manages the Operational Procurement Team. Identify and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers, the local/regional category team and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
Responsibilities:
Drives the execution of the defined category strategy on a local level. Work closely with the Local Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team.
Identifies and enable opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits.
Drive annual budgeted cost savings, margin improvements, and other procurement benefits, using best-in-class procurement techniques
Provides monthly reporting on savings, benefits, key initiatives and projects through development of an effective Procurement Management dashboard (KPIs)
Connecting procurement and portfolio strategies to the business strategy
Overall responsible for delivering the procurement category strategy and plans across all channels supported by sourcing strategy, supplier negotiation, selection and evaluation
Own the supplier relationships and take actions to deliver value through growth
Responsible for reaching the profitability targets
Identify and interpret results, trends, business and market environment and drive procurement performance
Apply sophisticated procurement principles in order to realise best cost
Education & Experience:
Bachelors degree in business or similar degree preferred
8y Procurement experience
Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
Willingness to cooperated in cross functional teams
Strong analytical and problem solving skills required
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
Group retirement savings program
Health and wellness programs
A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
EOE/Vet/Disability-If you want to know more, please click on this link.
#J-18808-Ljbffr