Regional Sourcing Manager - Brentwood, United States - Vulcan Materials

Description

Description

Location: Nashville, TN

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

We are hiring a Regional Sourcing Manager in the Nashville, TN area The Regional Sourcing Manager works as a Business Partner to the Executive leaders of each Vulcan's Division. With a relationship network that spans from Plant Managers with to the Division President, the Regional Sourcing Manager is directed to capture the business needs and lead the Division Sourcing team towards the organizational goals. With a generalist approach (OPEX & CAPEX, Goods & Services, Direct & Indirect), the Regional Sourcing Manager will be tasked to drive supply chain risk identification & reduction, spend optimization and process improvements while being the bridge between Vulcan's operational footprint and the supply base (OEMs and distribution channels).

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

Leadership: Ensure constant presence on the field to understand the business needs and develop relationship with the Plant leaders. Work as a true Business Partner, developing trust and influencing leadership in order to guide the business to make optimum Supply decisions. Operate with a high level of communication and quick-response to any issue that may arise.

Supply Risk Management: Apply efforts to ensure the assigned operational sites have all the required supplies and services at the expected timing, at the right requirements/specifications and with optimum total cost of ownership. Attack supply gaps and source for urgencies in response to unexpected events. Lead continuous improvement efforts and root cause analysis of recurrent inefficiencies. Negotiate terms and conditions based on the Vulcan business needs. Lead commercial conflict resolutions minimizing risks and losses to Vulcan business.

Be a Strategic Sourcing Ambassador: Either maximize utilization of Enterprise agreements or actively source products/services. Utilize the 7-Steps Strategic Sourcing process to recommend supply solutions that maximize Vulcan's value. Lead Sourcing project implementations with minimum disturbance to the normal Operational routine. Inspire the organization to seek the Sourcing value proposition and continuously improve the Strategic Sourcing adoption.

Value Generation: By applying Strategic Sourcing best practices and industry knowledge (which include utilizing advanced analytics tools), pursue value generation targets (cost savings, cost avoidance and cash generation). Build and manage implementation of a portfolio of projects capable of delivering short, mid and long term additional value to the business.

Process Improvement: Responsible for working with Operations and Suppliers to develop the most effective Procure-to-Pay process while establishing and managing supplier relationships. Work to create Catalogs in the Procurement system and drive adoption with the sites. Seek to minimize PCards utilization for applicable categories. Lead continuous improvement efforts and root cause analysis of recurrent inefficiencies.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area. Master degree is a plus.

Experience. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Procurement position(s). Strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing practices. Experience in self-directed roles with high customer-centricity expectations. Knowledge of aggregate, asphalt and ready mix operations is preferred.

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of sourcing, raw materials/finished goods/services buying, accounting, contract negotiations, logistics, and finance. Experience in purchasing for capital projects is a plus.

People Leadership. Minimum of 2 years of people leadership experience. Clearly communicates a vision for the future state and sets stretch goals for self and team.

Interpersonal Skills. Self-driven and self-motivated professional. Must be an excellent motivator, people developer and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and be an effective communicator for internal and external audiences.

Negotiation Skills. Must possess competitive and collaborative negotiation skills.

Finance Knowledge. Must understand finance including ability to analyze managerial cost statements, financial reports, balance sheets, etc. Also, capable of making Sourcing recommendations based on return-on-investment analysis, "make vs. buy" analysis.

Technology Skills. Must display knowledge of and ability to use computer applications and the most up-to-date technology to understand, measure, and capitalize opportunities. Must be able to analyze data through either large-data-pools or customized Procurement reports.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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