Regional Category Manager North America

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