CAPEX Category Manager

Holcim Ltd; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Amrize is seeking a CAPEX Category Manager to lead strategic sourcing for capital projects across one or two cement plants in North America. You will become the subject matter expert for assigned sub-commodities and drive value through supplier collaboration and structured contracting.

In this role you will develop frame agreements, lead cross-functional sourcing activities, negotiate complex contracts, and align category strategies with the Global and Regional Procurement organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Field of Study: Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering.
• Experience in large capital expenditure activities.

Responsibilities

• Defines and aligns the overall strategy for sub commodities within scope.
• Becomes subject matter expert for assigned sub commodities or suppliers.
• Maximizes benefits from strategic sourcing across capital projects.
• Leads and executes sourcing processes for capital projects.
• Develops frame agreements with main suppliers in assigned categories.
• Negotiates complex contracts and ensures supplier performance.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Contract management

RFI/RFP processes

Stakeholder management

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

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Holly Hill, SC, US, 29059 Ravena, NY, US, 12143 Florence, CO, US, 81226 Whitehall, PA, US, 18052 Theodore, AL, US, 36590 Hagerstown, MD, US, 21742 Morgan, UT, US, 84050

Position type: Full-time / Salary

Estimated Wage Range $110,000 - $135,000/Annually

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

Join Amrize as a CAPEX Category Managerand help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

ABOUT THE ROLE

This role will define and align the overall strategy for the sub commodities within scope. This position will become the subject matter expert for the related sub commodities or suppliers. This role will be accountable to maximize benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of the portfolio of sub commodities under scope.

This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Amrize’s Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across one or two cement plants.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Provide leadership in the design and implementation of relevant Category strategies in support of the Global and Regional Procurement organization.
• Develop frame agreements with main / key suppliers in assigned categories.
• Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation.
• Identify potential cost savings, supplier consolidation and bundling opportunities in assigned Categories.
• Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing activities and supplier selection activities including: qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI and RFP development and analysis.
• Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in negotiation of vendor contracts.
• Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis.
• Act as lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimise benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers and third party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Holcim’s capex activities in North America.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHER JOBS

• Manufacturing – directly manages all Category interfaces from requirements and Budget development to new product qualification and problem solving
• Finance – provides Budget and market trend information
• Legal – coordinates all commercial activity to ensure compliance with all requirements
• Logistics – manage supply chain elements as they apply to risk and cost optimization
• Local Procurement – sets strategies and guidelines which can be implemented by Local Procurement when necessary

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree with at least5 years of experience

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering

Required Work Experience: Consultant, project management or sourcing experience in large capital expedinture activities.