Procurement Specialist

We’re seeking a Procurement Specialist who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America. 

Job Title: Procurement Specialist   |   Req ID: 17157 |   HR Contact: Shawnta Vergo|   Location: Whitehall Cement Plant PA

ABOUT THE ROLE
Implement Procurement strategies under the leadership of the Procurement Manager and in close cooperation with Category Managers and Business leaders on a local level. Coordinate the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services, including: contract implementation, category strategy execution, and communicating supplier performance through the procurement team. Coordinate local supplier procurement efforts in assigned product lines or geographical area.

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services
• Identify local saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
• Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Carry on RFx process according to procurement policies.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates.
• Support local businesses with goods and services agreements for main plant operations equipment and parts.
• Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required, and according to category guidelines.
• Track achieved results.
• Coordinate the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Act as the point of contact between country Category Management and operations in assigned product lines or geographical area
• Under the leadership of Procurement Manager – GTA Ontario, support the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Country, in line with regional and global strategies
• Identify saving opportunities and initiatives in assigned product lines or geographical area.
• Negotiate in close coordination with the Procurement Manager –GTA North Ontario, and Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices.
• Support local businesses with goods and services required to keep going concern.
• Develop close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
• Identify local saving opportunities.
• Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the Procurement of goods and services.
• Initate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy.
• Support Amrize's ABS team and the operations to ensure that contractors are registered in Avetta (supply chain risk compliance network).
• Other responsibilities as assigned
• 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.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Business or Engineering, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Required Work Experience: 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards, or
equivalent experience. Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.

Required Technical Skills: Ability to write procurement contracts. Ability to understand the technical aspects of Amrize product lines from a procurement perspective.
SAP experience is preferred.
Excellent computer skills.

Additional Requirements:

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

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