Procurement Buyer

Job ID:  523752

Oldcastle, a CRH company, is reinventing what's possible in building solutions. We are the leading provider of innovative outdoor living products and utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We're a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, retailers, and homeowners alike as the manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, and plastic infrastructure products. Our portfolio of brands includes Oldcastle APG, Oldcastle Infrastructure, Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies.    

Job Summary

This person is responsible for purchasing quality products such as raw materials and packaging products for our business and managing inventory levels. This role will coordinate the purchasing of materials, supplies and expediting services. In addition, this role will manage all local vendor relationships and ensure ordered products are purchased at optimum cost and received within the stated timeframe.

Job Location

• This is a hybrid position and this person can work out of our manufacturing facility in Greensboro, NC or Ridgeway SC.

Job Responsibilities

Program Adoption

• Be aware of and drive adoption of sourced programs as directed, to maximize value to the company
• Deliver cost savings and other procurement benefits (as defined in the Category Plan)

Inventory Management and Forecasting

• Manage inventory levels and provide forecasts on future demands to assist the business
• Analyze inventory and payment terms financial impact
• Working within ERP system and responsible for data integrity
• Reviews and approved purchase requisitions, and generates POs as required

Issue Resolution

• Act as the single point of contact for the individual business and locally managed suppliers.
• Addresses discrepancies on POs and invoices

Local Execution/Support

• Builds and sustains relationships across multiple manufacturing facilities and internal support teams
• Develop external relationships with suppliers by monitoring performance and cost effectiveness
• Prepare, co-develop, and execute procurement tactics for your domain
• Facilitate the process of obtaining quotes and / or bids from potential suppliers, if necessary
• Work closely with vendors to ensure on time deliveries, consistent quality, and uninterrupted supply chain, and best pricing. Report such changes to the internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Assist field personnel and Sourcing to perform tests and demonstrations of products / services to evaluate value
• Work with field personnel, requestors and stakeholders to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization and otherwise increase value related to an order
• Arrange for the proper transportation of the purchased products if needed, and not otherwise determined

Supply Continuity

• Conduct research and support efforts to identify and evaluate new / alternative suppliers which meet the business requirements
•  Implement procurement strategy to ensure continuity of supply and alternative source of supply
• Work with regional and national procurement teams to track and communicate market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize purchasing value
• Increase awareness of Procurement Best Practices and facilitate change throughout the   Business
• Understand the local supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased

Job Requirements

• 3 + minimum experience working in procurement
• Bachelor's degree and/or work experience in a related field is preferred
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same time and effectively manage priorities.
• Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs
• Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement process, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported conclusions
• Demonstrated problem solving skills

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. 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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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CRH is an equal opportunity employer.  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.

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