Senior Procurement Specialist - TX

Amrize•Odessa, TX

21d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services. Lead Strategic Sourcing activities for designated sites by competitive bidding process and contract negotiations. Leverages area vendor base to lower TCO identifying aggregated spend benefits opportunities across the region. Coordinates work within a designated geographic area to select and pre-qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
5-7 years, minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
SAP experience is preferred
Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy
Detailed oriented with strong organizational and follow-up through capabilities; Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify cost-saving opportunities
Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English and local language
Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment
Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions
Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships
Excellent negotiation skills
Proven ability in analysis and interpretation of data
Proven ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions
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 behaviours.

Nice To Haves

Supply chain certifications/PMP/Master's degree

Responsibilities

Manage the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Amrize category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures, and specifications.
Responsible for assigned ACM Region with respective sites plus additional responsibilities with equivalent spend or Region (i.e., Projects, CAPEX, etc.)
Initiate and support the RFx process locally with support from category strategies.
Approve local purchase orders for supplies, equipment, and services within authorized signature limits.
Employ procurement tactics such as benchmarking, cost modelling, eSourcing tools, supplier discovery, and other project management tools for cost reduction.
Under the leadership of Procurement Manager - Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in line with regional and global strategies.
Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
Negotiate with support from Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels, and prices. Negotiates regional area purchasing contracts.
Manage and develop Buyers where required.
Ensure procurement policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to Amrize guidelines.
Track achieved results and the ability to present them in Operational meetings.

Benefits

Competitive salary
401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
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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