Regional Sourcing Manager - Nashville TN
Company: Vulcan Materials Company
Location: Brentwood
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Description Location: Nashville, TN
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:
We are hiring a Regional Sourcing Manager in the Nashville, TN
area! The Regional Sourcing Manager works as a Business Partner to
the Executive leaders of each Vulcan's Division. With a
relationship network that spans from Plant Managers with to the
Division President, the Regional Sourcing Manager is directed to
capture the business needs and lead the Division Sourcing team
towards the organizational goals. With a generalist approach (OPEX
& CAPEX, Goods & Services, Direct & Indirect), the Regional
Sourcing Manager will be tasked to drive supply chain risk
identification & reduction, spend optimization and process
improvements while being the bridge between Vulcan's operational
footprint and the supply base (OEMs and distribution channels).
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Leadership: Ensure constant presence on the field to understand the
business needs and develop relationship with the Plant leaders.
Work as a true Business Partner, developing trust and influencing
leadership in order to guide the business to make optimum Supply
decisions. Operate with a high level of communication and
quick-response to any issue that may arise.
Supply Risk Management: Apply efforts to ensure the assigned
operational sites have all the required supplies and services at
the expected timing, at the right requirements/specifications and
with optimum total cost of ownership. Attack supply gaps and source
for urgencies in response to unexpected events. Lead continuous
improvement efforts and root cause analysis of recurrent
inefficiencies. Negotiate terms and conditions based on the Vulcan
business needs. Lead commercial conflict resolutions minimizing
risks and losses to Vulcan business.
Be a Strategic Sourcing Ambassador: Either maximize utilization of
Enterprise agreements or actively source products/services. Utilize
the 7-Steps Strategic Sourcing process to recommend supply
solutions that maximize Vulcan's value. Lead Sourcing project
implementations with minimum disturbance to the normal Operational
routine. Inspire the organization to seek the Sourcing value
proposition and continuously improve the Strategic Sourcing
adoption.
Value Generation: By applying Strategic Sourcing best practices and
industry knowledge (which include utilizing advanced analytics
tools), pursue value generation targets (cost savings, cost
avoidance and cash generation). Build and manage implementation of
a portfolio of projects capable of delivering short, mid and long
term additional value to the business.
Process Improvement: Responsible for working with Operations and
Suppliers to develop the most effective Procure-to-Pay process
while establishing and managing supplier relationships. Work to
create Catalogs in the Procurement system and drive adoption with
the sites. Seek to minimize PCards utilization for applicable
categories. Lead continuous improvement efforts and root cause
analysis of recurrent inefficiencies. Qualifications Skills You'll
Need:
Education: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant area. Master degree is a
plus.
Experience. Minimum of 5 years' experience in Procurement
position(s). Strong knowledge of Strategic Sourcing practices.
Experience in self-directed roles with high customer-centricity
expectations. Knowledge of aggregate, asphalt and ready mix
operations is preferred.
Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of sourcing, raw
materials/finished goods/services buying, accounting, contract
negotiations, logistics, and finance. Experience in purchasing for
capital projects is a plus.
People Leadership. Minimum of 2 years of people leadership
experience. Clearly communicates a vision for the future state and
sets stretch goals for self and team.
Interpersonal Skills. Self-driven and self-motivated professional.
Must be an excellent motivator, people developer and team builder.
Must be able to form strong social relationships and be an
effective communicator for internal and external audiences.
Negotiation Skills. Must possess competitive and collaborative
negotiation skills.
Finance Knowledge. Must understand finance including ability to
analyze managerial cost statements, financial reports, balance
sheets, etc. Also, capable of making Sourcing recommendations based
on return-on-investment analysis, "make vs. buy" analysis.
Technology Skills. Must display knowledge of and ability to use
computer applications and the most up-to-date technology to
understand, measure, and capitalize opportunities. Must be able to
analyze data through either large-data-pools or customized
Procurement reports.
What You'll Like About Us:
Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for in
an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and
communication.
Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. to creating a
safe work environment and protecting all employees and
customers.
Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impact daily
lives - and every employee contributes. Our aggregates produced are
used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing
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Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, .
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 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. Job: Procurement Primary Location: Tennessee-Brentwood
Organization: GM - CORPORATE Schedule: Full-time Job Posting: Apr
9, 2024, 8:15:27 PM
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