Director, Procurement

CRH; The Woodlands (TX); On-site; USD 160,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive base pay

Benefits package

Career development

Job summary

CRH is seeking a senior procurement leader to drive the South Central Division’s strategic sourcing, supplier management, and cost-optimization initiatives within the Americas Materials business. The role emphasizes cross-location leadership, ERP/Procure-to-Pay transformation, and technology-enabled procurement capabilities.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in procurement leadership, experience in asset-intensive industries, and the ability to influence across a matrixed organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or Finance concentration preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement/strategic sourcing experience; 5+ years leading procurement teams across multiple locations or business units.
• Experience in a public company and/or large, matrixed multinational organization preferred.
• Experience in building materials, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, construction, mining, or similar asset-intensive environments preferred.
• Experience with procurement shared services or centers of excellence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the Division procurement strategy aligned with CRH objectives and procurement standards.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.
• Partner with Finance to forecast, track, validate, and realize procurement savings.
• Advance procurement transformation including SAP deployment and standardizing Procure-to-Pay processes.
• Champion technology-enabled procurement capabilities (e-sourcing, contract management, spend analytics).
• Support strategic capital investments through procurement planning and supplier engagement.
• Ensure adherence to CRH policies, internal controls, and governance across sourcing and contracting.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Negotiation

Budgeting & cost savings

Data analytics

Executive communication

Leadership / team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Apex Analytics

Job description

Job ID: 528225

Position Overview

CRH's Americas Materials business is the leading provider of building materials in North America. The aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, paving and construction services we deliver are critical to building our world. Our operations span 45 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces with over 30,000 employees across 1,700 operating locations.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties And Functions)

Performance Management

• Serves as a strategic advisor to Division and operating company leadership on cost management, supplier strategy, market risk, and procurement opportunities, providing independent perspectives and insights that inform and influence business direction at the Division level.
• Develop and execute the South Central Division procurement strategy aligned with CRH objectives and procurement standards, leading all addressable external spend across the Division to deliver sustainable cost savings, value creation, and operational efficiency.
• Lead supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management, developing and maintaining strategic supplier relationships that enhance service, quality, innovation, and value across the Division.
• Strengthen supply continuity and business resilience through proactive supplier risk assessment, capacity planning, financial health monitoring, and mitigation of macroeconomic risks, including tariffs.
• Partner with Finance to forecast, track, validate, and realize procurement savings, ensuring value capture is accurately reflected in budgets, forecasts, and business results.
• Develop procurement reporting, analytics, and related presentations for the Division and Americas Materials leadership teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and decision-ready information on spend, savings realization, and supplier performance.
• Advance procurement transformation by leading Division procurement workstreams supporting SAP deployment, standardizing Procure-to-Pay processes, and increasing adoption of consistent processes, tools, and standard operating procedures.
• Champion technology-enabled procurement capabilities — including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics tools — leveraging emerging technologies to improve efficiency of sourcing and reporting processes and enhance the quality of insight delivered to the business.
• Support strategic capital investment projects through procurement planning, supplier engagement, and market intelligence, providing strategic input on sourcing and investment decisions aligned to growth priorities.
• Support the Division leadership on strategic initiatives and organizational change within the Division, ensuring procurement plays a proactive role in enabling transformation and business evolution.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, CRH policies and procedures, and good governance practices across all sourcing, contracting, and Procure-to-Pay activities.

Team Management

• Lead and manage the Division procurement organization to ensure end-to-end procurement performance, driving aligned, efficient, and effective operations across all core sourcing and category management processes.
• Contribute to talent management strategy and workforce planning while building and maintaining a strong, collaborative team that delivers results; develop and mentor procurement professionals through coaching and Individual Development Plans, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and promoting CRH-wide career opportunities.
• Oversee the procurement service delivery model, fostering continuous improvement and staying informed on best practices and emerging technologies to ensure alignment with Americas Materials Procurement, Centers of Excellence, and Shared Services.

Qualifications

Education / Experience

• Bachelor's degree required; Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, or Finance concentration preferred.
• Master's/graduate degree or professional certification (e.g., CPSM, CPM, CSCP) a plus.
• 10+ years of progressive procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management experience, including 5+ years leading procurement teams across multiple locations or business units.
• Experience in a public company and/or large, matrixed multinational organization strongly preferred.
• Experience in building materials, aggregates, asphalt, ready-mix concrete, construction, mining, or similar asset-intensive operational environments strongly preferred.
• Experience with procurement shared services or center-of-excellence environments preferred.

Knowledge / Skill Requirements

• A business partner who can support strategy, drive the performance of the business, and bring a strong mindset around performance, cash, and cost.
• Deep expertise in strategic sourcing, category management, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Proven success developing and implementing sourcing strategies that deliver measurable, validated business outcomes.
• Strong financial and business acumen, including a clear understanding of cost drivers, savings methodologies, and the P&L and cash flow impact of procurement decisions.
• Strong systems and analytics orientation: advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills required; ERP implementation experience highly preferred, with SAP experience a strong plus; comfort adopting emerging technologies and automation.
• Experience leading or supporting ERP, Procure-to-Pay, and supplier master data management implementations strongly preferred, ideally including SAP, Coupa, apexanalytix, or comparable platforms.
• Excellent communication and executive presence — able to synthesize complex market, supplier, and spend information and distill it into clear, concise, easy-to-follow narratives.
• Demonstrated ability to influence without direct authority across a matrixed organization.
• Ability to lead, develop, and motivate a team; prior people-management experience required.
• Thrives in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Experience supporting M&A activity (supplier due diligence, synergy capture, integration) preferred.

Key Competencies

• Strategic business acumen
• Drive for results and accountability
• Analytical rigor and decision quality
• Negotiation and influencing without authority
• Collaboration and stakeholder management across a matrixed organization
• Change leadership and continuous improvement
• Talent development and team leadership
• Integrity, ethics, and commitment to compliance

Work Requirements

• Travel of 30–40%, primarily throughout the South Central Division, with periods of increased travel during key initiatives.
• Houston, TX is the preferred base location. Other locations within the South Central Division will be considered.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

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