About Us
Heidelberg Materials is one of the world's largest suppliers of building materials. Heidelberg Materials North America operates over 450 locations across the U.S. and Canada with approximately 9,000 employees.
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead procurement activities across goods, services, and Capital Expenditure in alignment with corporate strategy.
- Drive regional implementation of category strategies for most goods and services; ensure small, one‑off purchases are managed locally per policy.
- Negotiate and manage agreements delivering best total value (cost, service, quality, risk).
- Ensure adherence to procurement policies, competitive bidding standards, and ethical practices.
- Lead S2P process improvements and digital tool adoption (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
- Support supplier improvement initiatives focused on quality, delivery, cost, safety, and service.
- Act as the primary procurement partner to regional operations and capital project teams.
- Coach buyers and stakeholders on sourcing, negotiations, and contract management.
- Participate in multi‑disciplinary teams supporting operational and capital initiatives.
- Travel as required to support plants, projects, and supplier engagements.
What Are We Looking For
- University or college degree in a technical, economic, financial, business, or related field required; Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) accreditation preferred.
- Minimum five (5) years of experience in procurement and contract management required; experience within a manufacturing, production, and/or construction environment preferred
- Experience with SAP Ariba and SAP procurement processes, including source of supply, purchasing info records, MRP, purchase orders, and contract management, as well as other ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience and/or interest in electronic bidding/e-auctions and E-procurement.
- Strong negotiation skills.
Work Environment
- Collaborative and dynamic team environment.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Commitment to sustainability and innovation.
- The Position will be located at our Allentown, Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Office.
What We Offer
- Competitive base salary.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with an automatic company contribution as well as matching contributions.
- Highly competitive benefits programs, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision along with Prescription Drug Benefits
- Health Saving Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability Coverage as well as Basic Life Insurance
- Paid Bonding Leave, 15 days of Paid Vacation, 40 hours of Paid Sick Leave and 10 Paid Holidays
Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority / Female / Veteran / Disabled.
Req ID JR10017170
Minimum Pay Rate: 109,950.00
Maximum Pay Rate: 146,596.67
As part of our hiring process, we may use AI-assisted tools to support the screening and evaluation of candidate applications and interviews. These tools help streamline the initial assessment, but all decisions about candidate advancement are made by human recruiters and hiring managers. While technology supports early steps, every interview will be handled by experienced recruiters and hiring managers to provide a personal touch.
