Preferred Materials - Concrete Division, part of CRH South Division, is a leading supplier of ready mix concrete, concrete block, rebar and building materials in the state of Florida, providing the highest product quality and service in the construction industry. With headquarters in Tampa, Florida, and operations in five key Florida markets, Preferred Materials provides municipalities, developers, architects, engineers, contractors, builders and suppliers a wide variety of construction materials and products. Our employees make Preferred Materials a great place to work. We promote a strong safety culture, where employees take responsibility for their own safety.

Procurement Buyer:

Responsible for selecting and purchasing quality products for our business. This role will coordinate the scheduling, purchasing of equipment, materials, supplies and expediting services. In addition, this role will manage all vendor relationships and ensure ordered products are purchased at optimum cost and received within the stated timeframe.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Work closely with vendors to ensure on time deliveries, consistent quality, and uninterrupted supply chain, and best pricing

Handle correspondence concerning under/over-shipments, delivery shortages, changes in quantity, delivery dates, or prices and report such changes to the internal stakeholders in a timely manner

Act as a liaison between suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve any/all procurement related challenges

Implement procurement strategy to ensure continuity of supply and alternative source of supply

Understand & communicate market dynamics & price movements

Analyze spend for vendors and service providers to define portfolio strategy

Lead quality improvement program for vendors and service providers

Analyze inventory and payment terms financial impact

Deliver price saving projects as defined by the procurement manager

Lead supplier development program as assigned by procurement

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Post-secondary education and/or work experience in a related field

3 to 5 years’ minimum experience working in procurement

Experience working in a construction environment is preferred

Sound knowledge of MS Office suite, including Word, Excel and Powerpoint

Exceptional time management skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team, able to work on multiple projects at the same me and effectively manage priories

Ability to manage and coordinate competing organizational needs

Knowledge and experience with strategic procurement process, procurement best practices, import regulations, competitive bidding, market conditions, general contract terms and conditions

Strong communication skills

Ability to distill strategy into a clear, compelling, and concise narrative

Ability to analyze complex data and derive well supported conclusions

Demonstrated problem solving skills

What CRH Offers You

Highly competitive base pay

Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

Group retirement savings program

Health and wellness programs

An 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!

Preferred Materials, Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

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