MANAGER SR PROCUREMENT STRATEGIC SUPPORT

Cemex•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a leader, direct, supervise and ensure the management between negotiations and procurement operations for the correct planning, control, and implementation of initiatives (Health Safety, sustainability, innovation, others), guaranteeing compliance with processes, policies, control of inventory and purchasing indicators and the correct use and continuous improvement of agreements and contracts. Always providing accurate, relevant, and consolidated information for decision-making. Provides process support to all Procurement USA.

Requirements

Bachelor in Science, Supply Chain, Business
Knowledge of SAP, excell, word, power point
15 + years Procurement, Supply Chain
10 + years Experience in working with Operational departments
15 + years Working in / with multifunctional teams
10 + years Managing teams
In-depth knowledge of purchasing processes and policies
In-depth knowledge of negotiation processes and strategies
In-depth knowledge of inventory management processes and policies.
Knowledge of supply planning processes
Master in negotiation skills
Comprehensive management of policies and procedures
Knowledge of tools related to procurement and supply processes
Knowledge of organization structures and talent management
Knowledge of supply market trends and supply chain management concepts.
Knowledge of Procurement market intelligence strategies and practices
Thorough knowledge of finance and project evaluation
Knowledge of Sustainability and Health & Safety practices
Strong knowledge of working capital concepts
Ability to implement strategies and actions through persuasion and conviction
Demonstrates and trains "team values" for your employees and fosters a culture of teamwork and decision-making.
Develops personnel effectively
Drive innovative thinking aligned with the overall corporate strategy
Exceptional ability to plan, organize, execute and delegate effectively
Adheres to a core set of values and beliefs; demonstrates high integrity and ethics; build trust
Ability to listen and meet customer expectations and concerns
Clear and effective writing; verbal skills
Can deal effectively with people who have opposing points of view, tolerates conflict
Motivated and problem-solving oriented

Nice To Haves

Master in Business Administration, other
Second language

Responsibilities

Ensures and supervises compliance with the Procurement Model in all CEMEX areas with procurement functions in USA, based on defined policies, processes, and procedures, in order to provide common rules to provide transparency, purchase control, and visibility in purchasing and inventory management functions, optimizing the results of the company.
Supervises the Key Performance Indicators (KPI) and tools based on the established policies to guarantee accurate information on inventories, disincorporation of assets, supplier evaluation, supply planning, contract management, and Market Place, respecting the Procurement standard Model and maximizing synergies in data consolidation, standard processes and technology platforms.
Ensures and supervises the continuous evolution of the Market Place, seeking to always have a better offer and reach more customers to maximize the results of CEMEX USA.
Ensures and supervises the proper functioning of the Market Place tool and the continuous improvement of the "digital" platforms for procurement by working with Global Procurement.
Ensures and supervises the communication strategy within Procurement, based on the priorities of the area and the tools available to improve and maintain a fluid and coordinated participation between the procurement personnel at the cement plants / regions / national functions and suppliers.
Ensures the evolution and implementation of the Supplier Sustainability and Health & Safety Programs in order to coordinate its adoption and application, guaranteeing the active participation of suppliers and negotiators dealing with suppliers.
Secures, plans and leads analysis of the spend to facilitate national negotiation strategies and identify opportunities to increase benefits.
Guarantee the supply planning of productive supplies (refractory brick, grinding media) and spare parts for the cement plants.
Oversees import documentation activities, ensuring complete, accurate, and compliant records to support efficient import operations.