Category Manager - Fixed Equipment

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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.

About the Job:

The Category Manager-Fixed Equipment is responsible for developing, communicating, and executing enterprise-wide sourcing strategies for major/critical spend categories. Categories in focus could include services and hardware needs around crushers, conveyors, industrial supplies, electrical equipment, and pumps.

What You'll Do:

• Be part of a team seeking to build the best and most robust Fixed Equipment strategies across the industry in North America.
• Find solutions to help support our operations become more profitable and safer over the sustainable long term.
• Work cross-functionally and align business partners (internal and external) to accomplish objectives and achieve organizational goals.
• Continuously learn and develop leading knowledge across a wide array of subcategories and equipment types.
• Apply strategic sourcing and continuous improvement principles to improve outcomes and support the Strategic Sourcing Manager.
• Standardize and optimize processes where possible. Identify and present observations and recommendations for improvements to leadership.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure programs align with business requirements and are achieving desired impacts.
• Ability to travel up to 60%, including overnight travel.
  

Skills You'll Need:

• Education: A bachelor's degree or relevant experience in the field is required.
• Experience: Successful, 5+ year track record in heavy industrial or material handling sourcing. Experience with key fixed categories is preferred (i.e., processing equipment, electrical component, material handling,). Strong track record working cross-functionally and aligning business partners to accomplish objectives. Ability to work in ambiguity and self-directed projects and initiatives aimed towards driving down the total cost of ownership in these respective areas.
• Communication: Develop and articulate ideas across a wide range of internal and external stakeholders. Presentation skills will be critical to success. Clear and concise writing will also be instrumental.
• Technical Aptitude: An interest or inclination to learn about the technical details of assigned categories will be important. Demonstrated knowledge of mechanical, electrical, metallurgical, or mining concepts is a plus.
• Analysis: Work with complex and imperfect data sets to build the foundations of high-quality insights and strategies. Data will be sourced both internally and externally and will be instrumental in almost every project. Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills are required.
• Creativity: The ability to work without an instruction manual or guide will be necessary for success. Expect projects to be very different from one another.
• Project Management: Responsivity and accountability for project ownership and implementation is expected.

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.