Procurement Manager

Job ID:  521556

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway/infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri. APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Join Our Team and Lead Strategic Procurement Initiatives

Join Us?

• Competitive Salary.
• Comprehensive Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Retirement Savings: 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off and holidays
• Great Place to Work: Collaborative culture, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to employee well-being

About the Role

Are you a proactive and strategic thinker with a passion for procurement excellence? We are seeking a talented Procurement Manager to drive category strategies at the local level and lead buying activities for our organization. As the Procurement Manager, you will play a pivotal role in identifying opportunities for cost savings, service enhancements, and operational improvements. You will guide and mentor your local team, foster strong relationships across the business and with suppliers, and ensure the effective execution of procurement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute defined category strategies locally, collaborating closely with the Local Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team.
• Act as the lead buyer for the operating company, overseeing procurement activities across all channels.
• Identify and enable cost reduction, cost avoidance, and service improvement opportunities.
• Guide the local team in implementing procurement tactics to achieve measurable benefits.
• Drive annual cost savings, margin improvements, and other procurement benefits through industry-leading techniques.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive Procurement Management dashboard, providing monthly reports on savings, benefits, and key initiatives.
• Align procurement and portfolio strategies with overall business objectives.
• Lead supplier negotiations, selection, evaluation, and relationship management to deliver value and growth.
• Ensure profitability targets are met and exceeded.
• Analyze market trends and business environments to optimize procurement performance.
• Apply advanced procurement principles to achieve the best cost solutions.

What We're Looking For

• A well-rounded and experienced procurement professional with strong business acumen.
• Data-driven and people-oriented decision maker.
• Proven ability to lead and execute local category management strategies.
• Dedicated team player who collaborates effectively with business and regional procurement teams.
• Engaged partner capable of driving collaboration and achieving procurement objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a Technical field.
• 5–8 years of procurement experience, with at least 3 years in people management.
• Fluent written and verbal English; additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to participate in international projects.

Ready to take the next step in your procurement career? Apply now and help us shape the future of our procurement strategy!

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!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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