Regional Sourcing Manager

Regional Sourcing Manager
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:

The Regional Sourcing Manager manages alliances, agreements, and contracts for strategically sourced Indirect products and services (e.g. Benefits, Travel & Entertainment, IT Products and Services, Legal Services, Professional Services Phone & Data Services, etc.) at the Company level. They will Develop policies, procedures, and objectives for the operation of the procurement program in accordance with organization objectives. They will assure new developments relative to procurement are investigated and make recommendations that meet the objectives of the organization. We will want the Regional Sourcing Manager to work closely with Operations Personnel to get inputs into sourcing strategies and decisions. They will also coordinate with Division resources to manage strategic sourcing activities.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the development and implementation of enterprise-wide sourcing activities; assist business units in developing and implementing a strategy for procurement activities.
• Lead and facilitate procurement team efforts, which includes development, coordination, and continuous evaluation of current suppliers and procurement agreements. Pursue additional national agreements, when appropriate.
• Prepare for and execute negotiations with suppliers that deliver cost savings results.
• Assure compliance with procurement agreements by VMC and selected suppliers and manage the supplier base performance in accordance with VMC standards.
• Responsible for contract integrity; assures that supplier information (price, terms, contract condition) is accurately documented.
• Supports the principles of the company's performance improvement management and management development programs to ensure effective use of department personnel in the attainment of department and company goals.

Skills You'll Need:

Education. Must have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent field experience.

Experience. 5+ years' relevant experience required

Functional Knowledge. Must have strong knowledge of procurement practices. Strong knowledge of aggregate, asphalt, and ready mix operations and maintenance experience is preferred.

Interpersonal Skills. Must demonstrate a collaborative working style. Must have the ability to develop relationships with internal customers while also driving continuous improvement with operating partners. Must have strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be open to and willing to act upon feedback.

Negotiating Skills. Must have strong negotiation skills, including the ability to communicate with multiple levels internal and external to the organization.

Leadership Skills. Must have the ability to lead through collaboration and influence. Must have the ability to balance confidence with humility and maintain high levels of self-awareness.

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 up apart is the work we do impacts 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.

NOTICE TO TEMPORARY STAFFING AGENCIES, PLACEMENT SERVICES AND PROFESSIONAL RECRUITERS

Vulcan Materials Company has an internal recruiting department. Please review our policy as it relates to the use of temporary staffing agencies, placement services and professional recruiters.