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CRH
Procurement Category Manager- CRH
Tallaght
FULL TIME
August 26, 2024
Position Overview
The Category Manager is accountable for the execution of the defined category strategies on a local level. The role acts as a lead buyer for local organisations. Identifies and enables opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance and service improvements. Provides guidelines and direction to the local team to execute procurement tactics to achieve these benefits. Builds strong and effective relationships both with internal customers, the local/regional category team and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
_ Key Tasks and Responsibilities _
- Responsible for key strategic categories with specific reference to Chemicals, Packaging, Fleet & Telecoms categories.
- Develop category strategies to deliver value for the business and to ensure delivery of these cost benefits, right through from initiation to contract conclusion in line with business needs.
- Build strong and effective relationships both with internal customers and external suppliers to create the framework for the implementation of procurement initiatives and processes.
- Works closely with Procurement leadership and business top management to align on strategies and key decisions.
- Provide monthly reports and KPI’s that demonstrate continuous improvement and delivery across all key categories.
- Demonstrate the highest level of professionalism and expertise.
- Lead preparation of annual and long-term category strategy plans which identify how key categories will achieve Company goals.
- Assess national sourcing needs (where applicable) and drive performance in in decentralized businesses in Ireland.
- Drive CRH Sustainability agenda in line with business decarbonization roadmap.
- Well-rounded and experienced Procurement professional with sound business acumen.
- Data and people driven person and decision maker.
- Ability to lead and drive the execution of the local category management agenda.
- A dedicated and engaged partner who strongly engages with both the business and the regional procurement organization to enhance collaboration and obtaining the local procurement objectives.
- Analytical skills
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Problem solving skills
- Contract Management
- Entrepreneurial mindset
- Cost analysis and management
- Good leadership capabilities
- Financial and business understanding
- Stakeholder Management
- Negotiation skills
- You are/have: 5+ years procurement experience
- Educated to a degree in Business or Technical or other relevant experience
- Relevant system experience, preferably Aribia
- Previous experience leading negotiations or part of a team advantageous
- Project management experience advantageous but not required
- Company Management (UK&I Cement and Ireland Materials)
- Divisional Management (Europe West)
- CRH Group Procurement
- Local, Division and other Group Finance teams
- Internal and External Audit
- ISAC IT and shared services
Pay: €60,000.00-€70,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
- Performance bonus
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee assistance program
- Work from home
- Bachelor's (required)
- Procurement: 5 years (preferred)
- Drivers License (required)
Reference ID: Procurement Category Manager - CRH
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