Senior Procurement Manager 1

ABOUT THE ROLE
Implement Procurement strategies in close cooperation with Category Managers on a Multi-local level. Manage the Strategic, operational and tactical procurement of goods and services. Lead Strategic Sourcing activities for designated sites by competitive bidding process and contract negotiations. Establish clear short, mid, and long-term sourcing initiatives with your team and in full alignment with operations. Leverages area vendor base to lower TCO identifying aggregated spend benefits opportunities across the region. Coordinates work within designated geographic area to select and pre-qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards. Drives the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Region in line with Zone and Global strategies. Work in Close collaboration with the regional SVP and the corresponding General Managers.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Manage the Strategic, 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 multiple sites within a region to include plants, terminals, geocycle, or other Amrize operations.
• Influences and drives change with peer group (Plant Managers, Regional General Managers, Operations Leads) for the assigned geography.
• Act as the single point of contact for the Regional SVP, and as a valued member of the regional exco.
• Act as the point of contact between country Category Management and operations. Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Country, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
• Negotiate in close coordination with Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices. Negotiates regional area purchasing contracts.
• Manage and develop Buyers and Warehouse staff where required. Manage Import business. Identify regional savings opportunities. Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Ensures Procurement Compliance and Best Practices (Procurement Policies and Procedures – BuyWays) acting as Procurement Lead for Regional Training requirements.
• Initiate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy. Align internal decision-makers through focused communication. Approve local purchase orders for supplies, equipment and services within authorized signature limits.
• Assure compliance with applicable laws, ethical standards, policies and codes of business conduct.
• Ensure that own country executes the category strategy as required and agreed. Where compliance is an issue, find and eliminate root causes.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates. Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines. Track achieved results and ability to present them at Operational and Executive level.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. 

Additional Requirements:

Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. 

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Business, or Management
Required Work Experience: 8-12 years experience
Minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards

WHAT WE OFFER

Competitive salary
Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance   Holistic Health & Well-being programsHealth 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
Dress for your day

YOUR AMRIZE EXPERIENCE
Amrize offers endless opportunities for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With Amrize you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.