Strategic Commodity Buyer

Job

Exempt

Oldcastle Infrastructure™, a CRH company, is the leading provider of utility infrastructure solutions for the water, energy, and communications markets throughout North America. We’re more than just a manufacturer of precast concrete, polymer concrete, or plastic products. We’re a trusted and strategic partner to engineers, contractors, distributors, specifiers, and more. With our network of more than 80 manufacturing facilities and more than 4,000 employees, we’re leading the industry with innovation and a safety-first mindset.

The Strategic Commodity Buyer is responsible for buying materials and services, effectively analyzing material inventory, account assignments, pricing, and alternative sources, and ensuring that supply commitments/business needs are met. The buyer supports plant operations with specific procurement related needs, identifies and delivers cost savings opportunities, evaluates suppliers, issues purchase orders for materials, services, and capital expenditures, and manages ongoing supplier interactions on behalf of the plant operations.

• This position will be at our business office in Chandler, AZ.

• Work with plant ops and commercial teams and ERP to effectively purchase and arrange delivery of materials and services.
• Work with plant operations to clarify specifications, establish source alternatives, increase standardization, and otherwise increase value related to purchases.
• Validate order confirmations, update PO data in ERP, expedite open / late PO’s, and communicate open orders status to relevant stakeholders.
• Support manufacturing plants with procurement related affairs including request for quotation, new vendor set up, part number creation, assistance with procurement related systems, onboarding assistance & training of relevant site procurement personnel, and executing any other procurement related matters for the site within its purview.
• Work with Sourcing Team/CRH Commodity Teams to track market conditions, pricing trends, and opportunities to maximize purchasing value.
• Collaborate with plant teams to establish economic order quantities for direct materials.
• Ensure that purchasing decisions and strategies are aligned with the business strategic supply chain objectives.
• Monitor/research order history of similar products purchased to evaluate/track differences in costs, delivery, quality, and performance.
• Be familiar with the supply chain (manufacturing, distribution, delivery, use, service, and disposal) related to the products and services being purchased.
• Support alternate source development for critical commodities to support competitive cost structure within the IPG business unit.
• Manage and facilitate the documentation and approvals for requisitions / purchase orders.
• Work with the supply chain group and plant operations to follow proper contract management.
• Support the vendor data management/vendor master maintenance processes through adherence to established payment terms and identifying the need for new or updated data information.

• Bachelor’s degree preferred with 3+ years of business, purchasing, operations or related experience.
• Experience working with P2P systems, databases/data warehouse applications, ERP systems and / or Microsoft Office applications required.
• Experience with procurement tools, processes, and systems.
• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) or similar certification desired.
• Experience in manufacturing, building materials, mining or construction sectors would be beneficial.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving the organization's goals and objectives.
• Ability to work effectively with others.
• High ethical standards.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to work with suppliers.
• Ability to perform under pressure.

• 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

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

Oldcastle Infrastructure, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.