Job ID:  505076

 

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is the leading provider of outdoor living solutions in North America with an award-winning portfolio that enables customers to Live Well Outside. Inspiring endless possibilities with enduring performance, its collection of premier building products create inviting outdoor spaces where people connect, reflect and recharge. The manufacturer’s signature brands include Belgard® and Echelon® hardscape and masonry materials; Barrette Outdoor Living® and MoistureShield® fencing, decking and railing; Sakrete® and Amerimix® packaged concrete and mortar; Techniseal® sands, jointing technologies and surface protectors; PebbleTec® pool finishes; plus popular brands of landscape and gardening materials.     

 

Job Summary

 

This position will be split between procurement and product compliance responsibilities. The general responsibility of procurement is to ensure we purchase high quality materials at the lowest possible cost with no supply chain disruptions.  Essential job functions include data collection, product quality comparison, analyzing spend data, assistance with RFP’s, monitoring vendor performance, managing pricing files and documenting cost savings. The general responsibility of product compliance is to ensure all products sold are properly registered within the states and required tonnage fees are paid on time.  Essential job functions include submitting monthly, quarterly and annual tonnage reports, renewing and submitting new product registrations, collaborating with sales and marketing on new product development and maintaining records of all registrations. Some travel may be required. 

 

Job Responsibilities

 

Review and analyze monthly spend data and seek savings opportunities

Evaluate product quality and performance

Review national program spend and track participation across all facilities

Prepare RFP documents to send to potential vendors

Analyze RFP data, calculate savings and prepare leadership summary reports

Maintain organized pricing files for different spending categories and vendors

Gather information from manufacturing sites to assist in procurement initiatives

Develop analytical tools to improve team efficiency

Participate and collaborate during team meetings

Report project savings and update information in Ariba

Maintain project pipeline to keep track of future savings opportunities

Keep current on corporate procurement projects and initiatives

Work toward becoming a subject expert for fertilizer, soil amendments and liming material registration requirements

Proactively identify changes in Fed, State or Local regulations, using State and MSC resources

Provide feedback and input into market opportunities and threats resulting from changing Rules & Regulations

Ensure product registrations and licenses are renewed on time for nearly 200 items and 48 states

Review currently registered items and recommend cancellations of obsolete items to minimize costs

Recommend items that should be registered to avoid potential “stop sale” orders

Register new items in a timely manner as directed

Become familiar with products, customers and potential customer distribution of our products

As it relates to the Value Proposition, become familiar with competitive products and product performance claims

Collaborate with the sales and marketing team during new product development to ensure all state registration requirements are met

Working with Marketing & Technical Services, determine claims to be made to enhance Consumer Experience and OCLG Value Proposition

Collaborate with the demand planning team to be sure new items added to the forecast are registered in the states we sell

Ensure monthly, quarterly and annual tonnage reports are submitted to each state on time

Maintain files of what products are registered in each state, when they were last renewed and when the next renewal is due

Participate and collaborate during team meetings and new product development

Develop strong business relationships with state officials who handle product registrations

Promptly report issues or delays related to product registrations

Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary or permanent basis as needed

 

Job Requirements

 

Exceptional organization and attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Advanced excel skills

Ability to create simple but meaningful analysis of complex data

 

 

What CRH Offers You

 

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

 

 

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!

 

Oldcastle APG, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

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