Category Manager - Mobile Equipment

Description

Location:
Atlanta, GA or Birmingham, AL

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.

The Category Manager-Mobile Equipment is responsible for developing, implementing, continuous improvement, communicating, and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for major/critical spend categories such as heavy equipment, construction equipment, tires, oils &lubes, to name a few.

• Work cross-functionally and align business partners (internal and external) to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.
• Apply strategic sourcing and continuous improvement principles to sub-categories in the mobile equipment categories, supporting the Mobile Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Leverage heavy industry category and supplier knowledge to identify new opportunities.
• Standardize and optimize processes where possible, identify and present observations and recommendations for improvements to leadership.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure programs align with business requirements and are achieving desired impacts.
• Ability to travel up to 50%, including overnight travel.

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field is required, and an advanced degree is desirable.

• Successful, 7+ year track record in heavy industrial category management sourcing. Experience with key mobile categories is required (i.e., heavy equipment, off-road tires, oil & lubricants).

• Strong track record working cross-functionally and aligning business partners across the company to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.
• Strong knowledge of procurement practices and excellent project management skills are required.
• Intermediate-level expertise in analytics, negotiations, thinking agility, stakeholder management, communication, and financial business acumen.
• Ability to work in ambiguous and self-directed projects and initiatives aimed toward driving down the total cost of ownership in these respective areas.

• Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness, and communication.
• Safe. The 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 us apart is the work we do impacts our 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, and 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.