Regional Procurement Manager

Heidelberg Materials • Allentown, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees. This role will lead procurement activities across goods, services, and Capital Expenditure in alignment with corporate strategy. The position will drive regional implementation of category strategies for most goods and services, ensuring small, one-off purchases are managed locally per policy. The manager will negotiate and manage agreements delivering best total value (cost, service, quality, risk), and ensure adherence to procurement policies, competitive bidding standards, and ethical practices. This role will also lead S2P process improvements and digital tool adoption (e.g., SAP, Ariba), support supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service, and act as the primary procurement partner to regional operations and capital project teams. Additionally, the manager will coach buyers and stakeholders on sourcing, negotiations, and contract management, participate in multi-disciplinary teams supporting operational and capital initiatives, and travel as required to support plants, projects, and supplier engagements.

Requirements

• University or college degree in a technical, economic, financial, business, or related field required.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement and contract management required.
• Experience with SAP Ariba and SAP procurement processes, including source of supply, purchasing info records, MRP, purchase orders, and contract management, as well as other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience and/or interest in electronic bidding/e-auctions and E-procurement.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Nice To Haves

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) accreditation preferred.
• Experience within a manufacturing, production, and/or construction environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities across goods, services, and Capital Expenditure in alignment with corporate strategy.
• Drive regional implementation of category strategies for most goods and services; ensure small, one‑off purchases are managed locally per policy.
• Negotiate and manage agreements delivering best total value (cost, service, quality, risk).
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, competitive bidding standards, and ethical practices.
• Lead S2P process improvements and digital tool adoption (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
• Support supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service.
• Act as the primary procurement partner to regional operations and capital project teams.
• Coach buyers and stakeholders on sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
• Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams supporting operational and capital initiatives.
• Travel as required to support plants, projects, and supplier engagements.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
• Highly competitive benefits programs, including: Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
• Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager