Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Nampa, ID) 1

 

 

 

Job ID:  499123

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

 

**This position is a remote, potentially hybrid, but must reside within the western US within our operational areas.

 

Position Overview

 

As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in the procurement team, implementing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, enhance supplier performance with focus in facilitating procurement of Production Equipment and the related Maintenance and Services thereof. You will conduct strategic sourcing activities supporting Americas Materials West Division objectives for value-driven vendor partnerships and focused on risk management, reliability, and cost-control.

 

Under the direction of the Category Manager, and in direct support of West Division Operations, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will work with two categories, 1) Production Equipment and 2) Maintenance & Production Services.

 

Key Responsibilities

• Participate in supplier identification, selection, negotiations, and contract preparation using structured processes.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to define material, quality and service requirements and standards.
• Support vendor partnerships and monitor performance using established KPI's, goals, and scorecards.
• Integrate new sources, methods, and vendors to ensure a reliable supply of materials.
• Review market intelligence and analysis to anticipate price fluctuations.
• Analyze current spend data to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives through strategic sourcing activities.
• Working closely with the Company’s technical and business resources to incorporate local requirements into program development and drive the Company’s sustainability and innovation objectives.
• Ensuring cost, availability, sustainability, innovation, and quality within the categories
• Ensuring compliance with procurement process, SOX and other statutory requirements within own categories
• Developing and managing relationship with key suppliers in the categories 

 

Desired Education and Experience

• Three (3) or more years of Procurement experience
• Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, technical or related field, is  preferred. 

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements