Plant Buyer

Holcim Ltd.; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay: $75,000-90,000

401(K) Pre-Tax and/or Roth After-Tax

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life

Wellness Programs

FSAs For Health and Dependent Care

Vision and Other Voluntary Benefits

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Parental Leave

Job summary

Amrize North America Inc. seeks a Plant Buyer to support day-to-day purchasing for the manufacturing facility in Oklahoma City, focusing on indirect spend, MRO materials, and plant services.

You will ensure materials, parts, supplies, and services are available to operate safely, reliably, and cost-effectively. Responsibilities include handling requisitions and POs, negotiating with suppliers, managing procurement data, and maintaining strong supplier relationships while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• Two to five years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, MRO, or related manufacturing experience.
• Experience purchasing indirect materials and services in manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage plant indirect spend, including MRO parts, tools, safety supplies, and operating consumables.
• Coordinate with maintenance and operations to ensure material availability for planned and emergency work.
• Process requisitions and purchase orders per policies and delegated authority.
• Source suppliers, obtain quotes, and negotiate terms within authority.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor performance and delivery.
• Monitor open POs, backorders, and lead times; communicate potential disruptions.
• Analyze spend to identify cost savings and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable to resolve discrepancies.
• Uphold health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

MRO

Inventory management

Vendor management

Safety compliance

Education

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Operations

Finance

Job description

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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 the Malarkey team, innovators in roofing technology with pioneering rubberized asphalt shingles designed for superior durability and sustainability. At Malarkey, we take pride in our most important asset - our employees.

We’re seeking a Plant Buyer who's ready to be part of our mission to manufacture and deliver innovative, performance-driven building products with unmatched service and integrity. Our focus is creating longer-lasting, environmentally responsible roofing solutions that can withstand all weather conditions.

Job Title: Plant Buyer| Req ID: 17921 | HR Contact: Elizabeth Bertapelle| Location: Building Envelope - Oklahoma City, OK

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Plant Buyer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day purchasing needs of the manufacturing facility, with primary responsibility for indirect spending, Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) materials, and plant services. This position ensures the plant has the materials, parts, supplies, equipment, and services needed to operate safely, reliably, and efficiently while maintaining appropriate cost, quality, service, and inventory controls.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Manage purchasing activities for plant indirect spend, including MRO parts and supplies, tools, safety supplies, operating consumables, equipment, and contracted services.
• Partner with Maintenance, Operations, and storeroom personnel to understand routine, planned, emergency, and shutdown requirements and ensure necessary materials and services are available to support plant operations, including inventory and critical spare parts.
• Process purchase requisitions and purchase orders accurately and timely in accordance with company procurement policies, approval requirements, delegated authority, and established financial controls.
• Source and evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, availability, lead time, service, and overall value; obtain competitive quotes and negotiate pricing, terms, delivery expectations, and service requirements within established authority levels.
• Procure and coordinate plant services, including maintenance and repair services, equipment servicing, facilities support, contractors, rentals, and other operational services.
• Develop and maintain effective supplier relationships, monitor supplier performance, and address issues related to delivery, pricing, quality, availability, and service.
• Monitor open purchase orders, backorders, lead times, and critical deliveries; proactively identify and communicate potential supply disruptions and coordinate resolution with suppliers and plant stakeholders.
• Analyze purchasing and spending data to identify cost savings, supplier consolidation, preferred-supplier utilization, process improvements, and unmanaged or noncompliant spend.
• Partner with Accounts Payable, Finance, and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice, pricing, receiving, and other procure-to-pay discrepancies.
• 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 behaviors.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Field of Study Preferred: Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations, Finance, or a related field

Required Work Experience: Two to five years of purchasing, procurement, supply chain, MRO, maintenance planning, inventory, or related manufacturing experience

Travel Requirements: NA

Additional Requirements:

• Experience in purchasing indirect materials and services within a manufacturing or industrial environment
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize-approved Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), including but not limited to respirators. Employees who are required to wear respirators must be clean-shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Pay: $75,000-90,000
• Retirement Savings: Choose From 401(K) Pre-Tax and/or Roth After-Tax Savings
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Medical, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• 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)

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Amrize is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

BUILDING INCLUSIVE WORKSPACES

At Amrize, there is endless opportunity 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. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!

Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Amrize North America Inc. participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [e-mail] . This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.