Requisition ID527586-Posted -AMAT-Oldcastle Mountain West Division-Full Time-Executive Management
CRH'sAmericas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.Our operations span North America with24,100 employees at close to1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6Canadian provinces.
Position Overview
The Division Procurement Director leads procurement strategy across the West Division, driving value creation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence. Responsible for managing approximately $1 billion in annual spend, this role partners with Division, business leaders, and Americas Materials leaders to develop sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver measurable business results through a high-performing procurement organization.
This individual will lead a team of 5-10 managers and analysts across nine states.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Establish and execute a Division Procurement strategy aligned withcompanyobjectivesand CRH procurement standards
- Provide leadership for all external addressable spend within the Division
- Partner with business leaders to implement standardized procurement practices, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Division.
- Act as a strategic advisor to the team on sourcing, risk, and cost management
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive measurable cost savings and increased value
- Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management within sourcing activities
- Partner closely with CRH Procurement Leadership to execute strategies
- Directs efforts to negotiate, contract and manage performance with key suppliers to ensure that all service levels are achieved and that continuous improvement efforts are implemented
- Lead,coachand develop a team of sourcing category managers and specialists
- Build a high-performing culture focused onaccountability, results, and professional growth
- Set clear expectations and provide regular performance feedback
- Partner with Finance to ensure procurement savings are accurately forecasted, tracked, and realized in financial resultst
- Own reporting of procurement performance, savings, and value creation at the Division level
- Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies, including supply continuity, capacity, financial health, and macro-levelrisk(i.e. tariffs)
- Support business continuity planning through resilient sourcing strategies
- Lead procurement workstreams associated with SAPimplementation
- Lead Procure to Pay Process improvements and implement standard operating procedures across the Division.
- Support North America Procurement management team with strategy alliance and direction
- Align with business leadership to support CAPEX projects and development
ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE
Procurement:
- Proven record of procurement and cost management across goods and services, managing suppliers and relationships and understanding the entire procurement cycle
- Strong business, commercial and financial acumen - supported by a pragmatic approach and not afraid to getintothe detail whenrequired
- Demonstrable record of successfully defining and implementing leading edge procurement strategies – including category management development across multiplebusiness entities/locations
- Experience withProcurement and Payables shared servicecenters.Standing up a procurement sharedservicecenterexperience preferred.
- Detailed knowledge of the use of technology as an enabler for enhancing procurement processes and in particular e-Sourcing and source to contract
Leadership
- Strong leadership skills with the ability tomaintaina wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organization and theabilityto implement changeStrong and effective team player – both within the Procurement function and across functions
- Motivates and empowers others and has exemplary coaching and mentoring skills
- High ethical standards
- Ability to think strategically with strong analytical andproblem-solvingskills
- Demonstrated ability to get positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership,presentations,trainingand group facilitation skills
Relationships
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills with sufficient gravitas and credibility to be able to influence key stakeholders at all levels (both internal and external), to drive the strategic procurement agenda forward
- Demonstrated experience of leading key negotiations, drafting and implementation of contracts and ongoing supplier management to deliver sustained benefits.
MEASURES OF SUCCESS
- Deliver sustained, measurable cost savings and value creation across addressable spend
- Improve contract coverage, compliance, and spend under management
- Enhance supplier performance, resilience, and risk mitigation
- Increase adoption of standardized procurement processes across the division
- Develop a strong succession pipeline within the procurement team
BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE:
- Develops Talent– Coaches and builds capability within teams.
- Drives Engagement– Creates an environment where individuals are motivated and committed.
- Communicates Effectively– Shares information clearly and persuasively.
- Fosters Inclusivity– Values diversity and promotes inclusion.
Execution & Results
- Decision Quality– Makes sound,timelydecisions using data and judgment.
- Plans and Aligns– Organizes work to meet goals and priorities.
- Drives Results– Delivers outcomes that matterforthe business.
- Ensures Accountability– Holds self and others responsible for commitments.
Navigating Complexity & Change
- Manages Ambiguity– Remains effective when things are uncertain or evolving.
- Situational Adaptability– Adjusts approach based on context and stakeholder needs.
- Strategic Mindset– Connects day-to-day decisions to longer-term strategy.
Relationships & Influence
- Collaborates– Works across boundaries to achieve shared outcomes.
- Persuades– Influences effectively and speaks up on tough issues.
- Instills Trust– Earns confidence through integrity and dependability.
Character & Resilience
- Being Resilient– Sustains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.
- Self-Awareness– Knows strengths, limits, and seeks feedback to grow.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.
- Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9verification.
- Must have a validdriver’s license and safely drive a vehicle.
The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive.Theyrepresenttypical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job.Other duties may be assigned asrequired.Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:Bachelor's/University Degree
Or
Work Experience: 10+years’ experienceof strategic sourcing / category management experience
Exposure to the building materials (aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, etc.), mining or construction sectors preferred
Additional Education Preferred:
Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management, Business,Engineeringor related degree
Travel Requirements:
Various locations.Expectationis that the Director isfrequentlyvisiting and meeting with the businesses across the West.Will berequiredtoattend out-of-state meetingson a regular basis.Expect 30%-40% travel.
Additional Requirements:
Computer Skills: Technologically savvy, with a full understanding and fluency in computer applications including word processing, email, internet searches, database and presentation software (such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Required Personal Protective Equipment: Will be supplied asrequired
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- Aninclusive 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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