Regional Category Manager, Production Equipment & Services - Americas

About the job

Job ID:  530220

CRH is a leading global diversified building materials group, employing over 75,800 people at more than 3,160 locations in 29 countries. CRH is the leading building materials company in North America and the world. We manufacture and distribute a diverse range of superior building materials, products, and solutions, which are used extensively in construction projects of all sizes.

Job Summary

Lead Production Equipment & Services category strategy and sourcing for the Asphalt and Ready-Mix Concrete businesses across the Americas. Partner with business leaders to improve total cost of ownership, equipment availability, and lifecycle value while managing supply risk and delivering measurable results.

Category Scope

• Asphalt plant equipment, plant parts, controls, baghouses, burners, silos, material handling systems, and related OEM and aftermarket services.

• Ready-mix concrete production systems, batching equipment, controls, mixers, material handling systems, and related plant services.

• Plant controls and automation; engineering, electrical, mechanical, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, calibration, inspection, and production support services.

• Equipment and service models supporting plant uptime, modernization, safety, capacity improvement, and lifecycle performance.

Job Location

This is a hybrid role based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with operating requirements and business priorities across divisions and operating companies.

• Serve as the primary procurement partner to Asphalt and Ready-Mix leadership, operations, and performance teams.

• Base sourcing decisions on total cost of ownership, availability, reliability, quality, safety, innovation, sustainability, and supply risk.

• Provide early commercial input to budgets, business cases, capital planning, major maintenance, and modernization to improve lifecycle value.

• Lead supplier selection, RFx, bid evaluation, negotiation, contracting, onboarding, and implementation; manage pricing and contractual commitments throughout the lifecycle.

• Align technical specifications, qualify multiple sources, and standardize preferred equipment, service, and commercial models where appropriate.

• Manage strategic supplier relationships and business reviews covering performance, service, corrective actions, capacity, lead times, warranty, innovation, and risk.

• Deliver and report savings, cost avoidance, rebates, working-capital improvements, reliability gains, reduced downtime, and process efficiencies; maintain sourcing pipelines, KPIs, and governance updates.

• Partner with divisional and local Procurement leaders to provide functional leadership to category managers and sourcing resources.

• Align with the Global Category Manager and regional peers to share market intelligence, leverage scale, and advance Global Direct Sourcing opportunities.

• Use procurement and e-sourcing tools to improve transparency and execution, ensuring compliance with procurement processes, delegated authorities, and legal and company standards.

Job Requirements

• Well-rounded procurement professional with strong business acumen, sound judgment, and a data- and people-driven approach.

• Credible partner who influences operational, technical, finance, legal, and executive stakeholders without direct authority.

• Comfortable engaging senior suppliers on equipment, plant performance, reliability, service, and commercial matters.

• Collaborative across business, divisional, and Global Procurement teams, including international projects.

• Pragmatic change leader who turns strategy into implementation, adoption, and sustained results.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• Minimum 15 years of relevant experience in procurement, sourcing, category management, supply chain, plant operations, engineering, maintenance, capital projects, or a related industrial field.

• Significant procurement experience in production equipment, OEM/aftermarket parts, plant systems, automation, engineering, electrical/mechanical or technical services, and/or capital projects.

• Asphalt and/or ready-mix plant experience strongly preferred; aggregates, cement, other building materials, manufacturing, mining, process industries, or comparable industrial experience also considered.

• Recent experience implementing category strategies in a large, decentralized, multi-site or multi-country organization, gaining stakeholder buy-in and leading cross-functional teams through disciplined project management.

• Strong knowledge of category strategy, market analysis, RFx and e-sourcing, supplier selection, negotiation, contracting, supplier management, and source-to-pay processes.

• Practical understanding of total cost of ownership, lifecycle costs, capital expenditure, maintenance/service models, plant reliability, and operational risk.

• Advanced financial and commercial analysis skills, including the ability to assess pricing, business cases, contractual economics, and supplier proposals.

• The noise level in the office work environment is typically quiet; regular visits to operating plants and supplier facilities are expected.

• The position requires approximately 20%–30% travel, including occasional international travel.

• The position may require work outside normal business hours to support operating needs, sourcing events, negotiations, or stakeholders across time zones.

What CRH Offers You

• 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

About CRH

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.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

CRH is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

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.

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