Strategic Procurement Director — South Central Division

CRH; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

CRH Americas Materials is seeking a Director of Procurement for the South Central Division. This role leads the end-to-end procurement organization across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and West Tennessee, managing over $1 billion in annual spend.

You will influence cost, margin, and supply continuity while building a high-performing team and driving procurement transformation, including SAP deployments and Procure‑to‑Pay standardization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level degree in a relevant field; advanced degree or certifications are a plus.
• Experience leading procurement across multiple locations or business units in a large organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement strategy for the South Central Division.
• Drive cost savings, value creation, and operational efficiency.
• Oversee supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, and performance management.
• Ensure supply continuity and risk management across the division.
• Partner with Finance to forecast savings and reflect value in budgets.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Supplier relationship mgmt

Contract negotiation

Financial acumen

ERP/SAP experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Business/Engineering/Finance

Master's degree or CPSM/CPM/CSCP a plus

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Job description

CRH Americas Materials is seeking a Director of Procurement for the South Central Division. This role leads the end-to-end procurement organization across Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and West Tennessee, managing over $1 billion in annual spend.

You will influence cost, margin, and supply continuity while building a high-performing team and driving procurement transformation, including SAP deployments and Procure‑to‑Pay standardization.