Sourcing Category Leader
Apply NowCompany: Arcosa Lightweight
Location: Dallas, TX 75217
Description:
Arcosa, Inc. seeks a Sourcing Category Leader for its Dallas, TX headquarters. The successful candidate will work closely with the Vice President of Strategic Sourcing in the development of procurement strategies with Arcosa's national accounts for the acquisition of indirect / MRO materials and other sourcing categories, while gaining exposure to the businesses and operations at Arcosa. Over time, this role will position the successful candidate for future leadership opportunities within Arcosa, at both business unit and corporate levels.
Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) is a growth-oriented manufacturer and producer of infrastructure-related products and services. The company has businesses with leading positions in construction products, engineered structures, and transportation markets with annual revenues exceeding $2B.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts from creating RFQs, identifying/vetting potential suppliers and contractors, negotiating contract terms, to structuring contracts related to MRO and indirect materials for our operations.
Support Arcosa-wide sourcing initiative implementations and management
Coordinate and communicate plans and agreements among business units to ensure an understanding of their needs, specifications and quality expectations
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to capture and address sourcing requirements
Track and maintain quotation histories
Ensure compliance through tracking contracts and usage against contracts
Prepare for, participate in, and lead negotiations with suppliers
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to manage category spend and supply risks
Stay abreast of trends within the relevant supply industries
Lead supplier development process by evaluating suppliers' performance and facilitating improvements
Analyze category spend and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Consolidate and report on combined Arcosa activities in assigned categories
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
Serve as the escalation point for all corporate MRO/Indirect contracts and any issues that arise in the Business Units
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, supply chain management or related field
Minimum of 3 years sourcing experience
Demonstrated negotiation skills with experience negotiating large contracts and agreements
Strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills
Strong understanding of category and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures
Experience building out procurement processes and category strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously and to prioritize
Financial analysis experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and data analytics skills
Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft tools
Detail-oriented, organized and resourceful
Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
No relocation
Arcosa, Inc. (NYSE: ACA) is a growth-oriented manufacturer and producer of infrastructure-related products and services. The company has businesses with leading positions in construction products, engineered structures, and transportation markets with annual revenues exceeding $2B.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Oversee the entire lifecycle of contracts from creating RFQs, identifying/vetting potential suppliers and contractors, negotiating contract terms, to structuring contracts related to MRO and indirect materials for our operations.
Support Arcosa-wide sourcing initiative implementations and management
Coordinate and communicate plans and agreements among business units to ensure an understanding of their needs, specifications and quality expectations
Partner cross-functionally with internal stakeholders to capture and address sourcing requirements
Track and maintain quotation histories
Ensure compliance through tracking contracts and usage against contracts
Prepare for, participate in, and lead negotiations with suppliers
Develop and implement sourcing strategies to manage category spend and supply risks
Stay abreast of trends within the relevant supply industries
Lead supplier development process by evaluating suppliers' performance and facilitating improvements
Analyze category spend and proactively identify opportunities for improvement
Consolidate and report on combined Arcosa activities in assigned categories
Abide by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
Serve as the escalation point for all corporate MRO/Indirect contracts and any issues that arise in the Business Units
REQUIREMENTS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in engineering, business management, supply chain management or related field
Minimum of 3 years sourcing experience
Demonstrated negotiation skills with experience negotiating large contracts and agreements
Strategic thinker with excellent negotiation skills
Strong understanding of category and supply chain concepts, practices and procedures
Experience building out procurement processes and category strategies
Ability to manage multiple projects and initiatives simultaneously and to prioritize
Financial analysis experience
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Strong problem solving and data analytics skills
Intermediate to Advanced skills with Microsoft tools
Detail-oriented, organized and resourceful
Ability to travel up to 25% (domestic and international)
No relocation