Overview
The Procurement Manager is responsible for leading procurement strategy and execution at Roanoke Cement, ensuring the reliable and cost-effective sourcing of materials, equipment, and services critical to plant operations. This role partners closely with plant leadership, maintenance, operations, and corporate procurement to drive cost efficiency, supplier performance, and operational continuity.
This position reports to the Mid-Atlantic Senior Manager of Mid-Atlantic Procurement Operations. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in industrial procurement within manufacturing, mining, or heavy materials environments, along with a hands-on, solutions-oriented approach.
Responsibilities
- Lead all site-level procurement activities in support of cement manufacturing operations, ensuring uninterrupted supply of critical materials, spare parts, and services
- Serve as the primary procurement partner to the Roanoke Cement Plant Manager, aligning sourcing strategies with plant operational priorities and performance objectives
- Lead, coach, and develop a small team of 1-2 procurement professionals, ensuring strong execution, accountability, and alignment with business objectives
- Actively support Safety and Sustainability initiatives in the workplace.
- Support and execute sourcing strategies aligned with Titan America's procurement policies, total cost of ownership objectives, and operational priorities
- Manage supplier relationships, including sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and performance management to drive value, quality, and reliability
- Partner with plant leadership, maintenance, and operations teams to forecast demand, plan purchases, and support planned outages and capital projects
- Identify and deliver cost savings and cost avoidance initiatives, including category management, vendor consolidation, and contract optimization
- Ensure compliance with company policies, including SOX controls, procurement governance, and audit requirements
- Utilize SAP and other procurement systems to manage purchasing processes, reporting, and data integrity
- Monitor market trends, pricing, and supply risks to proactively adjust sourcing strategies
- Support corporate procurement initiatives and collaborate across Titan America's business units to leverage scale and best practices
- Drive continuous improvement in procurement processes, inventory management, and supplier performance
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field required
- 7+ years of procurement or supply chain experience in industrial manufacturing (cement, mining, aggregates, or similar heavy industry preferred)
- Proven experience leading procurement teams in a plant or site-based environment
- Strong negotiation and contract management experience with demonstrated cost savings results
- Experience working closely with maintenance, operations, and capital project teams
- Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
- Familiarity with SOX compliance and procurement controls
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment
Key Competencies
- Operational mindset with strong business acumen
- Results-oriented with a focus on cost, quality, and reliability
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong Project management and prioritization skills
- High level of ownership, accountability, and integrity
- Continuous improvement and process optimization mindset
- Solid knowledge and support of Procure to Pay processes, SAP expertise is a plus
What We Offer:
- Company Values: Be part of a company that values integrity, safety, sustainability, and respect for people.
- Competitive Compensation: Compensation aligned with experience and market conditions.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, and holidays.
- Supportive Culture: Collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Growth & Development: Opportunities to learn plant operations and grow within the organization.
Success begins with hiring the right people to partner with us as we grow and develop our businesses. People are central to everything we do. It is through their efforts and talents that Titan has been successful for over 100 years. Join our team and help us lead the way in environmentally responsible cement manufacturing!
Titan America is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Affirmative Action employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status.