Head of Supply Chain and Procurement

CRH's Americas 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 with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

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. Establish and execute a Division Procurement strategy aligned with company objectives and CRH procurement standards

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

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

Set clear expectations and provide regular performance feedback

Partner with Finance to ensure procurement savings are accurately forecasted, tracked, and realized in financial results t

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-level risk (i.e. tariffs)

Lead procurement workstreams associated with SAP implementation

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

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 get into the detail when required

Demonstrable record of successfully defining and implementing leading edge procurement strategies - including category management development across multiple business entities / locations

Experience with Procurement and Payables shared service centers. Standing up a procurement shared service center experience preferred.

Detailed knowledge of the use of technology as an enabler for enhancing procurement processes and in particular e-Sourcing and source to contract

Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organization and the ability to implement change Strong and effective team player - both within the Procurement function and across functions

Motivates and empowers others and has exemplary coaching and mentoring skills

Demonstrated ability to get positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training and group facilitation skills

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.

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

Fosters Inclusivity- Values diversity and promotes inclusion.

Decision Quality- Makes sound, timely decisions using data and judgment.

Being Resilient- Sustains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks.

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.

Bachelor's/University Degree

Work Experience: 10+ years’ experience of strategic sourcing / category management experience

Exposure to the building materials (aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, etc.), Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related degree

Travel Requirements
Travel Requirements: Expect 30%-40% travel.

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 as required

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

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.

EOE/Vet/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.