Category Manager CAPEX

Amrize•Plano, TX

38d•Onsite

About The Position

This role will define and align the overall strategy for the sub commodities within scope. This position will become the subject matter expert for the related sub commodities or suppliers. This role will be accountable to maximize benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of the portfolio of sub commodities under scope. This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Amrize’s Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across USA and CANADA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience
Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering
Consultant, project management or sourcing experience in large capital expenditure activities
Proficient/Advance in MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive.
Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent
25% Travel Requirements
Strong strategic sourcing expertise and problem solving/analytical skills.
Costs / results focused.
Ability to drive cross-functional teams, build relationships and command respect.
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions.
A good balance between empathy and assertiveness when dealing with customers and suppliers.
Strong analytical and execution skills with understanding of key cost drivers.
Good category knowledge (markets, usage, TCO etc.).
Strong negotiation capability; ability to develop and manage complex agreements.
Familiarity with contract structures (domestic and international), basic legal terms, and legal drafting.
Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize 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.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership in the design and implementation of relevant Category strategies in support of the Global and Regional Procurement organization
Develop frame agreements with main / key suppliers in assigned categories.
Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation.
Identify potential cost savings, supplier consolidation and bundling opportunities in assigned Categories.
Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing activities and supplier selection activities including: qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI and RFP development and analysis.
Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in negotiation of vendor contracts.
Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis.
Act as lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimise benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units.
Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers and third party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives.
Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Amrize's capex activities in North America.
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.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
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
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