About this role
<p><span style="andale mono', monospace"><span style="background-color:#ffffff"><span style=""><img style="width:300.0px;height:61.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/c53088e5/9b228a42-d2e1-44f9-8c0d-7.jpg"></span><span style=""> </span></span></span></p> <p><span style="">Job ID: 523113</span></p> <p><span style=""> </span></p> <p><span style="">Oldcastle® APG, a CRH Company, is North America’s leading provider of innovative outdoor living solutions that enable customers to Live Well Outside. The manufacturer’s portfolio of premier building products inspires endless possibilities while providing enduring outdoor spaces where people can connect, reflect and recharge. Award-winning brands include Belgard® hardscape, Echelon® Masonry, MoistureShield® composite decking, RDI® railing, Catalyst™ Fence Solutions, Sakrete® packaged concrete, Amerimix® mortar, Pebble Technology International® pool finishes, Lawn & Garden mulches and landscape features, and Techniseal® sands and sealant technologies. </span></p> <p> </p><p><span style=""><u><strong>Job Summary:</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">Directs and provides leadership of Lawn and Garden Northeast by establishing and executing a coherent procurement strategy that is consistent with the company’s culture, strategic business objectives and continuous improvement / cost management efforts. </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><u><strong>Job Location:</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">This is a remote role based out of New Hampshire or Maine.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><u><strong>Job </strong></u><u><strong>Responsibilities:</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Assist in monitoring inventory levels and securing vendors for raw materials including but not limited to: Soil Products, Amendments, Wood Products</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Work closely with production forecasting to proactively procure materials</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style=""><span style="">Help develop, plan, and execute purchasing plans for responsible plants</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Communicate plan with key players at each responsible plant</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style=""><span style="">Establish/Maintain relationships with key plant personnel & key suppliers</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Gather & share pertinent market intel for related markets to raw materials</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Analyze, extrapolate, and understand cost fluctuations and how they affect bills of material and the bottom line</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Identify procurement synergies between regional plants</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Identify opportunities for cost savings at assigned plants or as required</span> <ul style="list-style-type:circle"> <li style=""><span style="">Negotiate pricing for current and new materials</span></li> </ul> </li> <li style=""><span style="">Identify new potential vendors for freight, pallets, raw materials</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Complete analysis vs current to determine viability and cost effectiveness of new vendors, alternate products, and new vendors </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Assist in entering various POs</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Support various procurement initiatives as a support person regionally & nationally where applicable</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Help develop best practices, apply, execute, document, and communicate</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Assist in procuring and executing goods and services as assigned</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Responible for multi state procurement in the Northeast </span></li> </ul> <p> </p> <p><span style=""><u><strong>Job Requirements:</strong></u></span></p> <p> </p> <ul style="margin-bottom:11.0px"> <li style=""><span style="">Bachelor’s Degree (Preferred)</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">At least 5 years of relevant work experience</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Experience in negotiation </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Strong attention to detail & organizational skills</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and manage time effectively</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Ability to work in a fast-paced, quickly changing environment</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Strong ability to be flexible, adaptable, and resourceful </span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Strong Communication skills</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Proficiency in MS Office Suite</span></li> </ul><p> </p> <p><span style=""><strong><u>What CRH Offers You</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <ul> <li style=""><span style="">Highly competitive base pay</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Group retirement savings program</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">Health and wellness programs</span></li> <li style=""><span style="">An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion </span></li> </ul> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0pt 0.0in"> </p> <p><span style=""><strong><u>About CRH</u></strong></span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="">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! </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="">Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.</span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="">EOE/Vet/Disability </span></p> <p align="center"> </p> <p align="center"><span style="">CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.</span></p> <p style="text-align:center"> </p> <p style="text-align:center"><span style="">AI tools may be used in certain stages of the employment lifecycle, such as candidate review; however, all final employment decisions will be made by a person.</span></p>