Large Projects CAPEX Category Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE
Support the operating company by being responsible for the procurement activities associated with large Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) sourcing (>20 MUSD).

This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Holcim’s Capital projects. The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across the North American region (USA and CANADA).

WHAT YOU'LL ACCOMPLISH

• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors. 
• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.
• Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates, and benefits generation.
• Manage the relationship with main/key suppliers in assigned categories.
• Define the most suitable contracting strategy of CAPEX projects.
• Update the lists of approved equipment suppliers, engineering, project management, and erection contractors together with the Regional technical support team.
• Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in the negotiation of vendor contracts.
• Drive, develop, and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis.
• Act as a lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimize benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance-based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers, and third-party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Holcim’s capex activities in North America.
• Other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Education: Bachelor's degree 
Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree
Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Business, Economics or Engineering.
Required Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years in large capital expenditure sourcing activities.
• 3-5 years in a manufacturing environment.

Required Training/Certifications: CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management).

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient/advanced in MS Office specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive, Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent, Basic MS Office Project knowledge.

Travel Requirements: 20%

Additional Requirements:

• Strong negotiation capability; ability to develop and manage complex agreements. Familiarity with contract structures (domestic and international), basic legal terms, and legal drafting.
• Sound knowledge of financial concepts (domestic and international), budget management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Project management, leadership skills, and the ability to handle multiple projects at the same time.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary
• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance 
• Holistic Health & Well-being programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care
• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Paid time off & paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program
• Dress for your day