Vulcan Materials Company

Description

Hybrid Schedule - 3 Days Onsite in the Office / 2 Work From Home

Office Location: Atlanta, GA (south Atlanta)

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 Procurement and Sourcing Specialist in the south Atlanta area! As the Sourcing Specialist, you will oversee the execution of end-to-end procurement process for the assigned operations and apply efforts to ensure the assigned operational sites have all the required supplies and services. You will manage the relationship of regional suppliers and distributors and lead cost reduction projects to continuously improve the cost position of the assigned operations. The work required for supply fulfillment is: completion at the expected timing, meeting the requirements/specifications, having the cost optimized and has risks under control. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supply Fulfillment: Apply efforts to ensure the assigned operational sites have all the required supply and services. Work for the supply fulfillment is: completed at the expected timing, meet the requirements/specifications, has the cost optimized and has risks under control.
• Sourcing: Sourcing products/services where there is no catalog/national contract in place. Identify, recommend, and discuss preferred supplier options with internal operations customers; review requisitions for high value spend segments. Constantly pursue High Pay-Off Activities (HPA). Conduct RFP’s for both expense and capital projects and negotiate with suppliers to secure contracts.
• Tactical Buying: Responsible for direct catalog, contract PO, and blanket POs, contract and spot buying including back up support for p-card for assigned area. Provide support to operations finding required parts and services not identified in advance through our catalogs and contracts; gather competitive bids and alternatives. Setting up local contract catalogs.
• Contracting: Provide contract support to local operations in support of locally lead efforts. Review and negotiate proposals, contracts and credit applications for adverse terms and conditions.
• Procurement Process: Implement “Continuous Improvement” efforts that reduce touchpoints, rework, processing delays and downtime. Receive requests for goods or services, obtain necessary approvals, create PO’s and received goods/services, process invoices for payment.
• Cost Reduction: Monitor cost performance based on key metrics; identify opportunities for cost optimization; lead cost reduction projects to continuously improve the cost position of the assigned operations. Document savings with appropriate backup and explanation.
• Key Stakeholders: Work closely with key operational and functional support stakeholders and be the first point of contact; Follow up to ensure their issues are resolved, even if the action is delegated to others. Hold others accountable, even if you do not have positional authority.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You’ll Need:

Education: Bachelors Degree in a relevant area.

Experience. Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement leadership position(s) and computerized payables. Knowledge of procurement practices is required. Experience in self-directed roles with high customer centricity expectation. Knowledge of ready mix operations is a plus. 

Knowledge of Best Practices. Knowledge of procurement sourcing, raw materials/finished goods/services buying, accounting, contract negotiations, logistics, and finance. Experience in purchasing for capital projects is a plus. 

Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and be an effective communicator for internal and external audiences.

Selling Skills. Must possess persuasive selling skills and knowledge.

Pricing Knowledge. Must be familiar with pricing and marketing principles and support business planning efforts. 

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.

What You’ll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence, in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication. 

Safe. 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 up apart is the work we do impacts 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, 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. 

Job

: Procurement