Purchasing Manager

Job ID: 514412

Ash Grove Materials Corporation, a CRH company, produces ready-mix concrete, sand, and stone through its subsidiaries. Incorporated in 1987 and based in Overland Park, Kansas, Ash Grove Materials is committed to employee success by encouraging skills development for long-term professional growth.

Are you ready to make a tangible impact in dynamic organization, driving innovation and strategic sourcing at a local and regional level? We are seeking an accomplished and forward-thinking Purchasing Manager to join our team. If you're passionate about procurement excellence, eager to lead change, and want to be recognized for your contributions, we want to meet you.
What We Offer

• Competitive salary: $60,000-$73,300 per year (based on experience)
• Comprehensive health insurance
• Dental coverage
• Vision/eye care benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off

Purpose of the Role

As Purchasing Manager, you will be the driving force behind the execution of our category strategies locally, acting as the lead buyer for our organization. You'll be empowered to spot and enable opportunities for cost reduction, cost avoidance, and enhanced service quality. Your leadership will guide a talented local team, ensuring procurement tactics are effectively executed to deliver measurable value. You'll forge influential relationships across the business, collaborating with internal customers, category teams, and external suppliers to build a resilient framework for procurement excellence.
Key Responsibilities

• Champion the execution of local category strategies in close partnership with the Local Category Manager and Divisional Procurement team.
• Take ownership as the lead buyer for the company, proactively identifying cost-saving and service-improvement opportunities.
• Guide and inspire your local team to implement high-impact procurement tactics, delivering on cost and margin improvement goals.
• Drive annual budgeted cost savings, margin enhancements, and other procurement benefits using leading-edge procurement practices.
• Develop and maintain an effective Procurement Management dashboard, providing clear monthly reporting on savings, key initiatives, and projects (KPIs).
• Align procurement and portfolio strategies with overall business objectives to maximize value creation.
• Oversee the development and execution of procurement category strategies and plans across all business channels, including supplier negotiation, selection, and evaluation.
• Build and own strong supplier relationships, taking decisive actions to deliver growth and value.
• Drive profitability targets and ensure sustainable procurement performance by identifying key trends and market dynamics.
• Apply advanced procurement principles to achieve the best cost outcomes for the organization.

Who You Are

• A seasoned procurement professional with a proven track record of results and a business acumen to drive strategic decisions.
• Data-driven, people-oriented, and passionate about collaboration and continuous improvement.
• An inspiring leader and trusted partner, committed to delivering local objectives and fostering strong partnerships across the business and with regional procurement teams.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5-8 years of solid procurement experience, with at least 3 years in people leadership roles.
• Fluency in written and spoken English is required. Additional languages are a plus.
• Willingness to collaborate in international projects and thrive in a global environment.

Join us to shape the future of procurement, make a real difference, and accelerate your career with an organization where your expertise and vision are truly valued.

Ready to lead and drive strategic sourcing success? Apply now and let's build the future together.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

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.

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!

Ash Grove Materials Corporation, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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.

Client-provided location(s): Overland Park, KS

Job ID: CRH_FGB-514412-en_US

Employment Type: OTHER

Posted: 2025-08-27T19:32:13