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Senior Raw Materials Analyst

Requisition ID: 9592

Location:

Chicago, IL, US, 60631Dundee, MI, US, 48131

Pay Type: Salary

Travel Requirement: 11-20%

ARE YOU READY TO BUILD PROGRESS WITH US?

Driven by our purpose: Building progress for people and the planet. We are transforming to become the global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions. Holcim is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of its strategy Holcim is becoming a net zero company, with its people and communities at the heart of its success. The company is driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. Holcim is 70,000 people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

Description:

ABOUT THE ROLE

Support the operating company by maximizing benefits associated with the strategic sourcing of a portfolio of commodities with a focus in Raw Materials. This is a developmental, strategic role that will be responsible for delivering optimal cost and efficiencies to improve profitability and leverage size, volumes, and innovation with suppliers, through know-how, strong expertise, and credibility in the category.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• Demonstrates a commitment to communicating, improving, and adhering to safety policies in all work environments and areas.

• Support strategic sourcing activities for the category of Raw Materials.

• Develop Procurement raw material category strategies as part of the raw materials category team that is integrated and aligned with overall regional strategies, and with the Holcim business.

• Define benefit targets and ensure targets and Key Performance Indicators are achieved on a set portfolio of spend categories.

• Achieve targets for strategic sourcing activities; spend coverage, compliance rates, and benefits generation, track implementation, compliance, and benefits against targets of selected categories.

• Identify potential cost savings, spending reduction, supplier consolidation, and standardization opportunities in assigned categories.

• Lead cross-functional teams through supplier selection and recommendation 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 the negotiation of vendor contracts.

• Drive, develop, and execute negotiation strategy with suppliers while managing supplier performance on a structured basis. Support category manager in finding Raw Material Alternatives approvals and managing supply risk.

• Negotiate complex agreements that involve significant coordination with large cross-functional teams.

• 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.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Education: Bachelor's degree

Additional Education Preferred: Master's degree

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

Required Work Experience: 2 -5 years.

Required Training/Certifications: Certified Buyer or Similar - Recognize in the industry as Trader or Buyer.

Required Computer and Software Skills: Proficient/Advanced skills in MS Office; specifically Excel and PPT, Google Mail & Drive. Basic SAP knowledge or equivalent.

Travel Requirements: 20%

Additional Requirements:

• Preferred domestic and international strategic sourcing expertise and problem-solving/analytical skills.

• Some raw materials knowledge (markets, usage, TCO, etc.). Preferred contract structures (domestic and international), basic legal terms, and legal drafting.

• Knowledge of internal controls providing reasonable assurance of effective and efficient operations, including actions to prevent and detect fraud and protect Company resources.

• Preferred technical aptitude, including Maintenance and Engineering services, CAPEX, Production Services, IFM (Integrated Facility Management), and Third party services agreements.

• 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.

• Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Holcim approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Subject to applicable law, employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive salary

• Retirement Savings: Choose from 401(k) pre-tax and/or Roth after-tax savings

• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance

• Holistic Health & Well-being programs

• Health Savings Accounts (HSAs) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) for health and dependent care

• Vision and other Voluntary benefits and discounts

• Paid time off & paid holidays

• Paid Parental Leave (maternity & paternity)

• Educational Assistance Program

• Dress for your day

YOUR HOLCIM EXPERIENCE

At Holcim, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

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In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please call (773) 355-4557 or email recruiting-accommodations@holcim.com . This email address and phone number should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals.

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Driven by our purpose to build sustainable solutions for people and our planet, Holcim US encourages interested candidates who meet many, even if not all of the job requirements to apply for a position. We provide a safe working environment for all and strive for diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work.

We take pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Our goal is to drive diversity in our teams and inclusivity in our work. Holcim (US) Inc., Holcim - ACM Management, Inc., and their affiliates and subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago