Vice President - Category Management - Americas

Job ID: 514268

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

We are looking for a talented and suitably experienced person to join us as Head of Category Management based in our Americas Headquarters in Atlanta. The Head of Category Management plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing procurement strategies across key categories within the Region. This leadership position ensures alignment with business objectives, optimizes supplier relationships, and drives cost efficiencies while maintaining quality and sustainability standards.

• Develop and implement regional category strategies in alignment with global procurement goals.
• Lead supplier management, negotiations, and contract execution to secure competitive pricing and terms.
• Analyze market trends, risks, and opportunities to drive continuous improvement in procurement processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, and business units, to ensure category strategies meet business needs.
• Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular evaluations to optimize value delivery.
• Drive sustainability initiatives within procurement, ensuring compliance with ethical sourcing and Company guidelines.
• Lead cross-functional teams in identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality and service levels.
• Oversee budget planning, spend analysis, and reporting for category performance and procurement impact.
• Support digital transformation efforts, leveraging data analytics and e-procurement tools for efficiency improvements.
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's Degree in Business or Technical - Master's preferred
• 10+ years senior procurement experience in international setting with 8 years' People Management experience
• Strong knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical skills with proficiency in procurement analytics and cost modeling.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, matrixed environment with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in digital procurement tools and ERP systems such as SAP, Coupa, or Ariba.
• Demonstrable record of successfully defining and implementing leading edge procurement strategies in complex and multinational matrix organizations
• Extensive proven experience in managing complex suppliers and supplier relationships
• Profound knowledge of the use of technology as an enabler for enhancing procurement processes
• Detailed knowledge of providing insights on performance, quality and safety
• Demonstrated experience of implementing procurement strategies and structures
• Excellent business, commercial and financial acumen
• Able to build and maintain relationships, whilst operating and influencing successfully at different levels of organization, across all business functions and to work effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Motivates and empowers others and has excellent coaching and mentoring skills
• Strong and effective team player - both within the Procurement function and across functions
• Strong planning and organizing skills
• Fluent in English
• Travel up to 30% of your time

• 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