Sr. Procurement Specialist
Martin Marietta Materials

Job Info

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A member of the S&P 500 Index, Martin Marietta is an American-based company and a leading supplier of heavy building materials - including aggregates, cement, ready-mixed concrete and asphalt. Through a network of operations spanning 28 states, Canada and the Bahamas, dedicated Martin Marietta teams supply the foundational resources upon which our communities thrive. Martin Marietta'sMagnesia Specialtiesbusiness produces high-purity magnesia and dolomitic lime products used worldwide in environmental, industrial, agricultural and specialty applications.

At Martin Marietta, we strive to work with the best and the brightest - those who have the potential to become our company's future leaders. Each of our roughly 9,500 people shares a common purpose regardless of their professional role or work environment. Together, we utilize our diverse skills and experiences to drive our company and its extraordinary culture forward. Our aim is to build on our foundation of success and help values-driven and hardworking people realize their full potential. When you decide to invest your career in Martin Marietta, you'll know what it's like to be respected, challenged and rewarded.

To learn more about Martin Marietta and our ONE team, visit careersthatcrush.com.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist to join our team that will support our growing business within the aggregates and heavy building materials industry. Reporting to the Procurement Manager, this position will be responsible for a variety of procurement and supply chain-related activities including:

Position Responsibilities:

• Manage local procurement activities and vendor performance with a focus on safety, quality, delivery, and cost
• Take a "hands-on" and proactive approach to collaborate with Operations, Category Managers, and other cross-functional stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships and successful outcomes
• Regularly visit prioritized sites in Areas of Responsibility and participate in key regional and local meetings
• Lead spend analyses and identify, support, and implement improvement opportunities, including:
• Supplier identification/ selection/ consolidation
• Negotiating favorable contract terms (price, payment terms, quality, service, availability)
• Strategically sourcing regional categories
• Supporting national category management and procurement system initiatives
• Create and perform formal RFXs for large projects and spend categories to deliver the lowest TCO
• Perform Business Reviews with operations management and suppliers
• Manage and/ or assist with purchase requests, quotes, bids, and proposals. Review and approve purchase orders
• Identify new suppliers and prequalify them to ensure ongoing supplier compliance to company requirements
• Drive progress with respect to contract usage, eProcurement adoption, Procurement channel compliance, Avetta compliance, supplier spend consolidation, and savings targets
• Provide professional procurement and supply chain-related training/ advice to all levels of Division management
• Perform all activities in accordance with the Company's Mission, Vision, and Values, and in compliance with the Company's policies, procedures, and Code of Ethical Business Conduct

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or equivalent field experience
• 5 years of procurement experience (aggregates, manufacturing, construction, or similar experience preferred)
• Experience sourcing, negotiating, and procuring equipment, materials, and services
• Familiarity working with supplier contracts and compliance
• Self-motivated with the ability to work effectively in a diverse, cross-functional team environment
• Demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple initiatives
• High level of proficiency with software and systems (e.g., ERP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Tableau)
• Ability to travel 35-45% of the time

We offer a highly competitive benefits package, including:

• Medical, Dental and Vision
• Health Care Reimbursement
• Dependent Care Reimbursement
• Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• 401(k) with Company matching
• Pension
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance Packages
• Educational/Tuition Assistance Plan
• College Scholarship Program - for dependent children
• Matching Gift Program
• Employee Discount Program

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  At Martin Marietta, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all qualified applicants and teammates. We celebrate diversity and commit that qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
  
  

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