Procurement Specialist

Join Amrize as a Procurement Specialist and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!

The Procurement Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating the procurement of goods and services within the Pacific market. These responsibilities include: contract implementation, category strategy execution and supplier performance tracking. In addition, this role is tasked with attaining cost savings and process improvements under the leadership of the Procurement Manager (PM) and in close cooperation with Category Managers (CM) and local Business Leaders.

This position is committed to providing superior customer service to the internal clients of the company and achieving the best possible value for goods and services purchased.

• Coordinate the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
• Responsible for effective relationship management with equipment and maintenance service suppliers.
• Negotiate in close coordination with PM and Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality levels and prices.
• Support local plant CAPEX initiatives by ensuring the RFx process is conducted in compliance with procurement policies.
• Compose contracts and agreements under the direction of the PM with pre‑approved templates.
• Under the leadership of the Procurement Manager, support the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in Country, in line with regional and North American strategies.
• Leverage Business Intelligence (BI) tools to synthesize large, complex datasets into organized, presentable insights that reveal hidden cost‑savings and operational opportunities.
• Executes and monitors all respective internal controls, ensuring efficient/effective activities that support objectives while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.

• Education:
  
  University Degree
• Field of Study Preferred:
  Business or Supply Chain Management
• Required
  
  Work Experience:
  
  2-5 years in a procurement role with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement processes and standards

• Demonstrated performance in working within cross‑functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.
• Excellent computer skills, including experience with eRFQ, eAuction, and Power BI for data visualization and reporting.
• Excellent written and oral operational communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Advanced analytical and EXCEL skills, with the ability to manipulate large, complex datasets to identify trends and cost‑savings opportunities.
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time‑frame and in a pressured environment.
• Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships.
• Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions.
• Ability to understand the technical aspects of the internal product lines from a procurement perspective.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• Ability to travel legally to the United States.
• Related industry product knowledge an asset.
• SAP Experience an asset.
• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ( PPE ), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators…