Category Manager, Mobile Equipment - Americas Region

CRH Americas•Dunwoody, GA

13d•$150,000 - $175,000•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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

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