Procurement Specialist
2 weeks ago
We are seeking a highly skilled Procurement Specialist to join our team at Holcim, a global leader in sustainable building materials. As a key member of our procurement team, you will play a critical role in implementing procurement strategies, developing effective relationships with suppliers, and optimizing procurement outcomes to support the company's strategic and operational requirements.
Key Responsibilities- Identify cost-saving opportunities and initiate projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
- Build strong business partner relationships with the businesses to strengthen the credibility of the procurement team and influence procurement decisions & outcomes.
- Collaborate with Category Management to negotiate agreements on local volumes, processes, quality levels, and prices.
- Support the RFx process as defined by category strategy.
- Execute contracts that optimize benefits to the company, such as performance-based contracts.
- Develop an excellent understanding of how the business units function and use this knowledge to maximize procurement's ability to add value to the business.
- Set benefit targets and ensure they are achieved for a set portfolio of spend categories.
- Perform regional spot buying for special request items not covered by existing agreements.
- Track and report supplier performance and KPIs.
- Analyze and interpret operational spend data to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Ensure compliance with national and regional category strategies and company requirements.
- Champion new ideas and initiatives to drive change and innovation in procurement.
- Comply with safety, health, and environmental regulations and policies.
- Bachelor's degree in Purchasing, Business, Economics, or Engineering.
- Certified Purchasing Manager (CPM) certification is desirable.
- Good category knowledge (markets, usage, TCO, should-cost models, etc.) and knowledge of financial concepts, budget management, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Credible experience in strategic sourcing and operational buying.
- Previous experience in a related environment is preferred.
- Strong 'end to end' experience and ability.
- Expertise in supplier management and engineering-focused solutions.
- Passionate advocate of a cost-conscious culture.
- Strong analytical and execution skills with understanding of key cost drivers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong negotiation and influencing skills.
- An analytical mindset with a focus on cost reduction and financial concepts.
- A good understanding of market dynamics, total cost of ownership, and budget management.
- Proficiency in MS Office, including strong Excel skills.
- Knowledge of SAP or equivalent procurement software.
This is an outstanding opportunity to join our high-performing team and contribute to our world-leading business. At Holcim, we value our employees' growth and development, providing direction, leadership, and recognition with supportive management setting realistic targets and goals. We will invest in your growth, and you will have the chance to shape a career that works for you.
We are a company that cares about our planet and our people. We are committed to sustainability and innovation, and we believe that our employees are the key to our success. If you are passionate about building a better future, we want to hear from you.
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