Procurement Manager - #250791

Location:

Waukesha, WI, US, 53186 MA, US

Requisition ID: 12368

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Procurement Manager

WHO IS HOLCIM?

As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Who Are Holcim People

Holcim people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

ABOUT THE ROLE:

In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the management of plant purchasing, ensuring the efficient planning, scheduling, purchasing, storage, and movement of both direct and indirect materials, as well as finished goods, across all Enverge & GACO plants in the U.S. You will manage the flow of materials to support plant operations, optimizing inventory levels for direct/indirect materials and finished goods, while ensuring the availability of the right materials in the right quantities, at the right time, and at the right cost. Additionally, you will collaborate closely with Procurement Category Managers to handle the operational and tactical procurement of goods and services, which includes contract implementation, executing category strategies, PO placement and management, and monitoring local supplier performance.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

Direct Materials

• Manage the operational and tactical procurement of raw materials to meet plant production and consumption requirements.
• Operate in accordance with Holcim Solutions and Products procurement manual, supplier code of conduct and corporate category management strategy.
• Collaborate with suppliers, monitor performance and document compliance issues via QPR process.
• Determine future production forecasts based on current plant consumption needs, existing inventory, and safety stock min/max utilizing Kanban methodologies.
• Manage PO accuracy with price or quantity changes (Over, short, damaged).
• Support development and maintenance of RCCP ensuring supply / demand balance over a 12-month rolling SKU forecast.
• Escalate emergency issues & critical supply gaps across the value stream.
• Collaborate with Category Manager to provide regular forecast to suppliers.
  
  
  

Indirect Materials

• Manage expense procurement related to facility and production supplies, services, team activities and events.
• Support management of leases and leased equipment.
• Analyze spend reporting and develop recommendations for cost savings.
• Direct MRO purchases; manage the storeroom, inventory records, and stock replenishment.
• Support Engineering and Corporate Procurement on all capex initiatives
• Collaborate with Accounts Payable for facilitation of invoice payment for all procurement activities.
• Negotiate in close coordination with Category Management for plant specific volumes, service expectations and costing.
• Initiate new contracts; ensure legal review following procurement policies
• Manage existing contracts; collaborate with Category Management/Legal for renewals.
• Initiate and support the RFx process locally as defined by category strategy and the Procurement manual.
• Work with Logistics to determine the most cost-effective delivery options.
  
  
  

Cost Savings & Reporting

• Identify and implement kaizen to drive efficiency, cost savings, quality improvements or other cost down initiatives.
• Provide timely reporting visibility to inbound material.
• Ensure locally generated savings are reported as required and according to category guidelines.
• Partner with Quality Assurance on matters of vendor quality and vendor rating systems.
• Work with cross functional teams including Quality, Engineering, R&D, Logistics/ Transportation and various operational groups as required.
  
  
  

Compliance

• Ensure procurement compliance and best practices (Procurement manual including ethical standards, checks and balances, separation of duties, laws, etc.) are followed and act as procurement lead for local training requirements.
• Lead inventory management requirements for production / warehouse validation, cycle counting and physical inventories.
• Ensure local purchase orders for raw materials, MRO supplies, equipment and services follow the authority schedule.
  
  
  

Suppliers

• Maintain and develop mutually beneficial relationships with current and future suppliers and in alignment with the Category Managers.
• Engage Inbound Logistics team on critical raw material tracking and transportation needs.
• In alignment with the Category Managers, manage supplier performance through KPI’s.
• Utilize visual management to help identify potential material issues. Work to expedite raw materials and critical parts as required to support plant operations.
• Create material flow through Kanban systems, work with suppliers on overages, shortages anddamaged shipments.
• Resolve invoicing issues and claims as required.
  
  
  

ERP

• Manages the overall process for part number creation for all new spare parts, packaging items, operating supplies.
• Manages the overall process for master data maintenance in ERP, BOM’s, routings, and production versions for all Finished Goods and Semi-Finished Goods.
• Manages the overall process for purchasing info record and material master maintenance as required.
• Supports the coordination of the new vendor setup in ERP.
• Manages the overall process for timeliness and accuracy of purchase orders.
• Manages overall process for daily open purchase order report management.
• Manages overall process for closing out obsolete purchase orders/partials as needed.
• Manages overall process for order confirmations with suppliers.
  
  
  

Inventory

• Manages overall process for creating and managing the flow of all materials through the facility utilizing visual management, 5S and Kanban methodologies consistent with business objectives.
• Manages overall process for performing frequent cycle counts for all materials per Inventory Control standard.
• Manages overall process for supporting 3 rd party Physical Inventory annual audit.
• Manages overall process for coordinating material returns to suppliers as required.
• Manages overall process for complete inventory analysis and establish Kanban thresholds.
  
  
  

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

• Education: Bachelor's/University Degree
• Preferred field of study: Business, supply chain management, finance, engineering
• Work Experience: +5 years
• Minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes experience and skill set.
• Licenses/Certifications: Certified CPM or APICS certification is preferred.
• Computer and Software Skills: SAP (other ERP), Microsoft Suite, Google Apps, Ariba
• Ability to travel
  
  
  

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
  
  
  

Your Holcim Experience

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please include a note on your application or reach out to us directly.

Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Holcim Solutions and Products US, LLC, and its affiliates and subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

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Nearest Major Market: Waukesha

Nearest Secondary Market: Milwaukee