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Job ID:  527586

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, cement, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America. Our operations span North America with 24,100 employees at close to 1,300 locations in 44 US States and 6 Canadian provinces.

Position Overview

The Division Procurement Director leads procurement strategy across the West Division, driving value creation, cost optimization, supplier performance, and operational excellence. Responsible for managing approximately $1 billion in annual spend, this role partners with Division, business leaders, and Americas Materials leaders to develop sourcing strategies, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver measurable business results through a high-performing procurement organization.

This individual will lead a team of 5-10 managers and analysts across nine states. 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Establish and execute a Division Procurement strategy aligned with company objectives and CRH procurement standards 

• Provide leadership for all external addressable spend within the Division 

• Partner with business leaders to implement standardized procurement practices, systems, and continuous improvement initiatives across the Division.

• Act as a strategic advisor to the team on sourcing, risk, and cost management 
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that drive measurable cost savings and increased value 
• Ensure governance, compliance, and risk management within sourcing activities 

• Partner closely with CRH Procurement Leadership to execute strategies 

• Directs efforts to negotiate, contract and manage performance with key suppliers to ensure that all service levels are achieved and that continuous improvement efforts are implemented 

• Lead, coach and develop a team of sourcing category managers and specialists 

• Build a high-performing culture focused on accountability, results, and professional growth 

• Set clear expectations and provide regular performance feedback 

• Partner with Finance to ensure procurement savings are accurately forecasted, tracked, and realized in financial results t

• Own reporting of procurement performance, savings, and value creation at the Division level 

• Lead supplier risk assessment and mitigation strategies, including supply continuity, capacity, financial health, and macro-level risk (i.e. tariffs) 

• Support business continuity planning through resilient sourcing strategies 

• Lead procurement workstreams associated with SAP implementation

• Lead Procure to Pay Process improvements and implement standard operating procedures across the Division. 

• Support North America Procurement management team with strategy alliance and direction 

• Align with business leadership to support CAPEX projects and development 

ADDITIONAL KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE 

Procurement:

• Proven record of procurement and cost management across goods and services, managing suppliers and relationships and understanding the entire procurement cycle 
• Strong business, commercial and financial acumen - supported by a pragmatic approach and not afraid to get into the detail when required 

• Demonstrable record of successfully defining and implementing leading edge procurement strategies – including category management development across multiple business entities / locations 
• Experience with Procurement and Payables shared service centers. Standing up a procurement shared service center experience preferred. 
• Detailed knowledge of the use of technology as an enabler for enhancing procurement processes and in particular e-Sourcing and source to contract 

 

Leadership

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to maintain a wide range of multi-site relationships at all levels of the organization and the ability to implement change Strong and effective team player – both within the Procurement function and across functions 
• Motivates and empowers others and has exemplary coaching and mentoring skills 
• High ethical standards 
• Ability to think strategically with strong analytical and problem-solving skills 
• Demonstrated ability to get positive results through influence, persuasion, leadership, presentations, training and group facilitation skills 

 

Relationships

• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and relationship building skills with sufficient gravitas and credibility to be able to influence key stakeholders at all levels (both internal and external), to drive the strategic procurement agenda forward 

• Demonstrated experience of leading key negotiations, drafting and implementation of contracts and ongoing supplier management to deliver sustained benefits. 

MEASURES OF SUCCESS 

• Deliver sustained, measurable cost savings and value creation across addressable spend 

• Improve contract coverage, compliance, and spend under management 

• Enhance supplier performance, resilience, and risk mitigation 

• Increase adoption of standardized procurement processes across the division

• Develop a strong succession pipeline within the procurement team 

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES FOR THE ROLE: 

People & Team Leadership 

• Develops Talent – Coaches and builds capability within teams. 

• Drives Engagement – Creates an environment where individuals are motivated and committed. 

• Communicates Effectively – Shares information clearly and persuasively. 

• Fosters Inclusivity – Values diversity and promotes inclusion. 

Execution & Results 

• Decision Quality – Makes sound, timely decisions using data and judgment. 

• Plans and Aligns – Organizes work to meet goals and priorities. 

• Drives Results – Delivers outcomes that matter for the business. 

• Ensures Accountability – Holds self and others responsible for commitments. 

Navigating Complexity & Change 

• Manages Ambiguity – Remains effective when things are uncertain or evolving. 

• Situational Adaptability – Adjusts approach based on context and stakeholder needs. 

• Strategic Mindset – Connects day-to-day decisions to longer-term strategy. 

Relationships & Influence 

• Collaborates – Works across boundaries to achieve shared outcomes. 

• Persuades – Influences effectively and speaks up on tough issues. 

• Instills Trust – Earns confidence through integrity and dependability. 

Character & Resilience 

• Being Resilient – Sustains performance under pressure and recovers from setbacks. 

• Self-Awareness – Knows strengths, limits, and seeks feedback to grow. 

OTHER REQUIREMENTS 

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.   

• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 verification.   

• Must have a valid driver’s license and safely drive a vehicle. 

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Education:  ​Bachelor's/University Degree​ 

Or

Work Experience: 10+ years’ experience of strategic sourcing / category management experience 

Exposure to the building materials (aggregates, asphalt, readymix concrete, etc.), mining or construction sectors preferred 
 

Additional Education Preferred:  

Preferred field of study: Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering or related degree

Travel Requirements:  ​Various locations.  Expectation is that the Director is frequently visiting and meeting with the businesses across the West. Will be required to attend out-of-state meetings on a regular basis. Expect 30%-40% travel.​