Strategic Category Lead: Aggregate & RMX Equipment

Heidelberg Materials North America; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Medical, Dental, Vision

HSA/HRA/FSA

Paid time off

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Heidelberg Materials in Irving, TX is seeking a Category Lead for Aggregate & RMX Equipment. You will provide strategic sourcing and contract management across North America for the assigned category, develop and manage supplier agreements, and drive improvements in procurement performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in procurement within manufacturing or construction, with SAP ECC MM and Ariba experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical, business, financial, or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement and contract management within manufacturing, production, or construction environments.
• Professional accreditation in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• Strong understanding of procurement, contract management, and sourcing best practices.
• Skilled in negotiation, relationship building, and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Providing strategic sourcing and contract management support across North America for assigned category.
• Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements to ensure optimal value and compliance
• Identify and drive process improvements in procurement and supplier performance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies and negotiate supply and service agreements that meet operational needs for price, quality, service, and availability.
• Support procurement systems and tools, including SAP and Ariba, to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Negotiation

Relationship building

Stakeholder engagement

Procurement best practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

SAP (ECC 6.0 MM)

Ariba

Job description

Heidelberg Materials in Irving, TX is seeking a Category Lead for Aggregate & RMX Equipment. You will provide strategic sourcing and contract management across North America for the assigned category, develop and manage supplier agreements, and drive improvements in procurement performance.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years in procurement within manufacturing or construction, with SAP ECC MM and Ariba experience.