Allentown, PA, USA
3 days ago
Senior Category Lead
Line of Business: Service & Support

About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.

What You'll Be Doing

Provide contract and procurement support with a focus on commodity management.

Develop, negotiate, and manage supplier agreements to meet operational needs.

Ensure compliance with procurement policies, procedures, and ethical standards.

Lead process improvement initiatives in sourcing, contracting, and category management.

Support supplier performance programs focused on quality, service, and standardization.

Actively engage in procurement processes with a hands-on, collaborative approach.

Align procurement practices with internal customer needs and deliver training as needed.

Apply competitive bidding practices and advise on negotiation strategies.

Contribute to procurement policy development and participate in cross-functional teams.

What Are We Looking For

University or College degree in technical, economic, financial, or business field.

Supply Chain Management Professional Accreditation (preferred).

Minimum three (3) years of work experience in procurement and contract management in a manufacturing/production and/or construction environment.

Experience and/or interest in electronic bidding/e-auctions and E-procurement.

Strong negotiation skills.

Excellent oral and written skills and the ability to build relationships and work effectively at all levels of the organization.

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple independent projects as assigned.

Proficient in SAP -ECC 6.0 MM module (source of supply, purchasing info records, MRP, purchase orders, contracts, etc.), Ariba and MS Office applications.

Work Environment

Dynamic, fast-paced business environment

Willingness & Ability to travel

What We Offer

Competitive base salary $135,710-$180,937, 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions, highly competitive benefits programs, including:

Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits

Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance

Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled

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