Strategic Procurement Manager

CRH; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Pennsy Supply, a CRH company, is seeking a Strategic Procurement Manager to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement initiatives across Pennsy Supply and Dolomite Products. Based primarily at Pennsy operations, the role partners with leadership, engineering, finance, and field teams to deliver best-in-class total cost of ownership solutions.

Travel is required across Pennsylvania with monthly trips to Rochester, NY.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Professional procurement certification (CPSM, CPM, CSCP or equivalent) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend for Pennsy and Dolomite.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies to maximize total value.
• Manage RFx processes, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, and process improvements.
• Analyze market conditions and risks to manage costs and supplier performance.
• Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities that improve operational and financial performance.
• Ensure governance, compliance, and alignment with CRH Americas Materials procurement strategies.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Procurement leadership

Contract negotiations

Cost reduction

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP systems

Procurement software

Job description

Job ID: 528821

Pennsy Supply is a CRH company. CRH is the leading vertically integrated supplier of asphalt, aggregates, cement, ready-mix concrete, and paving and construction services in North America. Our 24,100 employees at 1,300 operating locations provide our customers with top-quality, innovative products and services.

Position Summary

The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, supplier management, and procurement initiatives across Pennsy Supply and Dolomite Products Company. Based primarily within Pennsy operations, this role serves as a key business partner to leadership teams, operational stakeholders, engineering, finance, and field operations to deliver best-in-class total cost of ownership solutions that support business performance and growth objectives.

This position drives value through strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier relationship management, and capital project procurement. The role is accountable for delivering measurable CAPEX savings, OPEX savings, cost avoidance, risk mitigation, and supplier performance improvements while ensuring alignment with CRH Americas Materials procurement strategies and objectives.

The Strategic Procurement Manager works closely with Divisional Procurement, Local Category Managers, Regional Category Managers, and centralized procurement functions to execute sourcing strategies, support enterprise initiatives, and achieve financial and operational goals.

Travel: Regular travel throughout Pennsylvania and monthly travel to Rochester, NY

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Leadership

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories for Pennsy and Dolomite.

Develop and execute sourcing strategies that support business objectives and maximize total value.

Manage competitive bidding processes, RFx activities, supplier evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.

Identify opportunities for supplier consolidation, standardization, and process improvements.

Analyze market conditions, industry trends, and supply risks to proactively manage costs and supplier performance.

Ensure procurement decisions support the best total cost of ownership while maintaining quality, service, and safety standards.

Stakeholder Engagement & Business Partnership

Serve as the primary procurement business partner for Pennsy and Dolomite leadership teams.

Build strong relationships with operations leaders, plant managers, quarry managers, engineering teams, construction teams, and finance partners.

Maintain a visible and active presence within Pennsy operations through regular office and field engagement.

Collaborate with leadership to identify opportunities that improve operational effectiveness and financial performance.

Provide procurement expertise and guidance on sourcing, supplier selection, contracts, and commercial decisions.

Supplier Relationship Management

Develop and maintain strategic supplier relationships that support operational excellence and value creation.

Conduct supplier performance reviews and establish corrective action plans where necessary.

Identify and qualify alternative suppliers to strengthen supply continuity and competitive positioning.

Collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation, productivity improvements, and long-term value.

Value Creation & Financial Performance

Deliver annual procurement value targets through:

• CAPEX savings
• OPEX savings
• Cost avoidance initiatives
• Supplier performance improvements
• Risk reduction initiatives

Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and business planning activities.

Track, validate, and report procurement savings and value creation opportunities.

Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives across procurement-related spend categories.

Collaboration with Procurement Organization

Partner with Divisional Procurement leadership to execute procurement strategies and initiatives.

Collaborate with Local Category Managers and Regional Category Managers to leverage enterprise agreements and category expertise.

Support implementation of CRH Americas Materials procurement programs, standards, and best practices.

Align local business requirements with divisional and enterprise procurement objectives.

Support the transition and ongoing partnership with centralized Procure-to-Pay (P2P) functions.

Governance & Compliance

Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, ethical standards, and contracting requirements.

Support contract development, implementation, and compliance management.

Identify and mitigate commercial, supply chain, and supplier-related risks.

Promote supplier compliance with safety, insurance, environmental, and quality requirements.

Qualifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Finance, Operations, or a related field required.

Professional procurement certification (CPSM, CPM, CSCP or equivalent