Category Manager CAPEX

Category Manager Capex

This role will define and align the overall strategy for the sub commodities within scope. This position will become the subject matter expert for the related sub commodities or suppliers. This role will be accountable to maximize benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of the portfolio of sub commodities under scope. This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Amrize's Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across USA and CANADA.

Position can be in any of these locations: Chicago, IL, Plano, TX, Greenbelt, MD, and Dundee, MI.

Provide leadership in the design and implementation of relevant Category strategies in support of the Global and Regional Procurement organization. Develop frame agreements with main / key suppliers in assigned categories. Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation. Identify potential cost savings, supplier consolidation and bundling opportunities in assigned Categories. Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing activities and supplier selection activities including: qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI and RFP development and analysis. Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in negotiation of vendor contracts. Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis. Act as lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimise benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units. Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers and third party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives. Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Amrize's capex activities in North America. 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.

Education: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience. Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering. Required Work Experience: Consultant, project management or sourcing experience in large capital expedinture activities. Required Technical Skills: Proficient/Advance in MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive. Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent. Travel Requirements: 25%. Additional Requirements: Strong strategic sourcing expertise and problem solving/analytical skills. Costs / results focused. Ability to drive cross-functional teams, build relationships and command respect. Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all levels, and with all functions. A good balance between empathy and assertiveness when dealing with customers and suppliers. Strong analytical and execution skills with understanding of key cost drivers. Good category knowledge (markets, usage, TCO etc.). Strong negotiation capability; ability to develop and manage complex agreements. Familiarity with contract structures (domestic and international), basic legal terms, and legal drafting.

What We Offer: Competitive salary. 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. Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & 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). Educational Assistance Program. Dress for your day.