Category Manager, Mobile Equipment - Americas Region

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

Ensure that CRH sources products and services in the Mobile Equipment category at the best possible Total Cost of Ownership by developing and executing effective category strategies and sourcing plans. Collaborate with the business, cross-functional teams, and global colleagues to align priorities and maximize value for CRH businesses. The Category Manager, Mobile Equipment – Americas Region participates in and / or guides commercial discussions with suppliers; owns and drives regular business review meetings with suppliers; drives multiple source qualifications and executes sourcing events.

Job Location

This is a hybrid role based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA. Remote candidates will be considered case-by-case based on experience.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the execution of the Mobile Equipment category strategies within the Americas by collaborating with cross-functional and cross-regional teams
• Tailor category strategies to the needs of the businesses, defining and aligning priorities
• Translating category and supplier strategies into executable sourcing plans which generate the desired results for the businesses
• Ensure that cost, availability, innovation, quality, risk, and sustainability are incorporated into sourcing plans as appropriate
• Ensure that the category team is aligned with and communicating across the businesses to develop and implement programs, including active participation in relevant Performance / Operational teams
• Drive the realization of savings, KPIs, efficiency, quality, and process improvements and benefit reporting
• Collaborate with divisional procurement leadership to provide functional leadership to Division Category Managers and promote development
• Work closely with the Global Category Manager and other category team members to ensure the success of the category team globally and within the Americas
• Support capital expenditure processes and leverage spend through standardization
• Helping to drive Global Direct Sourcing opportunities for the category
• Develop and manage key supplier relationships and performance in the category
• Ensure effective RFx process from selection through onboarding according to the agreed strategies, including conducting events
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes, and other statutory requirements, within the category

Job Requirements

• Degree in Business or Technical field, a Master’s Degree is preferred.
• 8+ years of Procurement experience in an international setting
• 5+ years of procurement experience managing Mobile / Construction Equipment and related materials is preferred
• 3+ years of guiding category teams
• Recent category management experience in a large complex multi-country organization
• Data and people driven leader with ability to think strategically and drive decisions

• Experience with defining compelling category strategies, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, and driving execution through careful planning
• 20%-30% travel, including occasional international travel
• Significant experience with the source-to-pay process, negotiation, and contracting
• Financial and business acumen; project management skills

Compensation

• Base salary - $150,000 - $175,000 per year
• 401k plan
• Short-Term/Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Opportunity for annual bonus

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

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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CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.