Category Manager CAPEX

We’re seeking a Category Manager CAPEX who’s ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter and build a career with a company that’s building North America.

Job Title: Category Manager CAPEX | Req : 16413 | HR Contact: Karen HORTON |

Location:

Plano Willow Bend Office TX

Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.

As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment:
We’re in every construction market.

Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.

This role will define and align the overall strategy for the sub commodities within scope. This position will become the subject matter expert for the related sub commodities or suppliers. This role will be accountable to maximize benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of the portfolio of sub commodities under scope. This position will lead and execute individual sourcing processes within Amrize’s Capital projects.

The categories under scope represent a blend of large process equipment, non-process equipment, civil construction, and engineering services across USA and CANADA.

Chicago, IL;
Plano, TX;
Greenbelt, MD;
Dundee, MI.

• Provide leadership in the design and implementation of relevant Category strategies in support of the Global and Regional Procurement organization
• Develop frame agreements with main / key suppliers in assigned categories.
• Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates and benefits generation.
• Identify potential cost savings, supplier consolidation and bundling opportunities in assigned Categories.
• Lead cross-functional teams through sourcing activities and supplier selection activities including: qualitative and quantitative analysis, selection criteria, RFI and RFP development and analysis.
• Provide subject matter expertise while working with stakeholders and Legal in negotiation of vendor contracts.
• Drive, develop and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis.
• Act as lead negotiator to execute complex contracts with large cross-functional teams that optimise benefits to the operating company (e.g. performance based contracts) while implementing contracts in business units.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal senior stakeholders (such as Directors, VP, and Executives), key suppliers and third party sourcing partners to enable accelerated achievement of business objectives.
• Develop and implement processes to actively / consistently manage Amrize's capex activities in North America.
• 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: Bachelor's degree with at least 5 years of experience

Field of Study Preferred: Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business, Economics or Engineering

Required

Work Experience:

Consultant, project management or sourcing experience in large capital expediture activities

Required Technical

Skills:

Proficient/Advanced in MS Office Specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive. Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent

Travel Requirements: 25%

• Strong strategic sourcing expertise and problem solving/analytical skills.
• Costs / results focused.
• Ability to drive cross-functional teams, build relationships and command respect.
• Good written and oral communication skills; ability to communicate effectively at all…