Job ID: 503277

Ash Grove Cement, a CRH company, provides Portland and masonry cements to help build the foundation and infrastructure for the world around us. We ship millions of tons of cement from our plants and network of terminals located across North America. When you work for Ash Grove, you are connecting to something bigger. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built. Join our team and help Ash Grove build America.

At Ash Grove Cement, people are our first priority. We offer a complete benefits package and opportunities for your continued growth and development!

Summary:

The Procurement Performance Manager manages the evaluation and reporting of procurement activities, and business processes, ensuring optimal performance and alignment with organizational goals. This position develops performance metrics, monitors procurement KPIs, and generates detailed reports that help drive continuous improvement in the procurement process.

• Promote and follow all plant safety guidelines.
• Evaluate existing procurement processes and recommend continuous improvements to enhance efficiency and performance.
• Assess the performance of procurement activities continuously to identify gaps, risks, and areas for improvement.
• Conducts comprehensive spending analysis to identify trends, cost-saving opportunities, and compliance with budget.
• Ensures accurate data management and reporting using procurement systems, ERP platforms, and other reporting tools.
• Creates detailed and accurate reports on procurement activities for senior management, stakeholders, and cross-functional teams.
• Works closely with procurement teams to understand their operations and provide performance insights that enhance decision-making.
• Provides commercial and analytical support to strategic sourcing projects and planning. This support includes coordinating operational budget and forecast information for the category teams, performing pricing analysis, maintaining key market data/trends, and analyzing spending patterns.
• Provides training and support for the procurement team to improve data accuracy and reporting processes.
• Facilitates communication between procurement teams and other departments (e.g., finance, legal) to ensure alignment of goals and performance expectations.
• Acts as a point of contact for any reporting or performance-related queries.
• Ensures all procurement activities and reporting are in line with organizational policies, standards, and regulatory requirements
• Benchmarks performance metrics against industry best practices and drive the adoption of those practices.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Ability to read, write, and understand warning labels, instructions, signs, etc.
• Minimum 4 Years - Bachelor's Degree in sourcing, supply chain, finance, or related field or the equivalent in relevant experience.
• Minimum 3 Years of experience in business analytical, or related field. Working with databases, data warehouse applications, and/or ERP systems with electronic procurement systems and beneficial tools. Experience with Ariba and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is a plus.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 Suite (Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to think analytically and detail-oriented with good problem-solving skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate, including the ability to persuasively present information both in writing and verbally.
• Knowledge of business unit processes, policies and procedures, strategic sourcing, and business metrics.
• Ability to learn quickly and to translate learning into actionable, measurable initiatives.
• Working knowledge of systems, databases, and analytical tools/applications.
• Knowledge of Ariba and Computer Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
• Ability to make sound independent judgments regularly
• Ability to work from general policies and objectives.
• Ability to refer to supervisor when clarification or interpretation of organizational policy is needed
• Domestic Travel up to 10%

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion