Local Category Manager IT & Telecom - Amsterdam or Dublin

CRH are currently recruiting for a Category Manager - IT & Telecom in our Amsterdam or Dublin office. This is a full-time, hybrid role at Associate level with responsibility for ensuring CRH sources clearly specified products and services in the IT & Telecom category at the best possible TCO. The Category Manager will ensure that CRH fulfils its contractual obligations and other commitments towards its suppliers. The successful candidate will participate in relevant discussions with suppliers related to specific products/services, drive multiple source qualifications, and provide price provisioning on product/service level during budgeting or business case phase. This role will be accountable for the execution of the defined Purchase-to-Pay (P2P) process and to implement all category related products and services on a local level. The Category Manager - IT & Telecom will also ensure that Corporate IT business requirements are considered in the category strategy, along with identifying and enabling opportunities for cost reductions, cost avoidance and service improvements.

About CRH

We are CRH, and we are committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We understand the wider impact our businesses can make in supporting human activity. We continue to do this through the delivery of unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects and outdoor living solutions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead category representative for (Corporate) IT functions based in Europe
• Contribute as a team member of the IT & Telecom category to the further development of the category strategy
• Ensure proper implementation of the category strategy within the assigned scope
• Maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and procurement managers throughout their area/scope (Corporate and Opco level)
• Execute the RFx and tactical process including negotiation for relevant subcategories
• Support regional and group wide projects by information/needs gathering, ensuring that local business requirements are considered, and local implementation and communications
• Lead buying activities
• Operate in strong collaboration with all relevant stakeholders and is keen on good communication
• Develop and manage relationships with key suppliers in the category
• Drive the realization of savings, efficiency, quality, and process improvements

Key Competencies:

• Analytical skills
• Problem solving skills
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Good leadership capabilities
• Stakeholder management
• Excellent knowledge of IT domain
• Supplier relationship management
• Contract management
• Cost analysis and management
• Financial and business understanding
• Negotiation skills
• Networking skills

Key Education and Experience:

• Bachelor or Master (preferred) degree - Business or Technical
• 3-6 years procurement experience in the IT & Telecom domain
• Experience in managing a local category in a multi country organisation is a pre
• Fluent written and verbal English is a must, other languages are considered a plus
• Willing to cooperate in international projects

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Comprehensive secondary benefits
• Significant contribution to your pension plan
• Health and wellness programs, including an on-site gym and fitness classes
• Excellent opportunities to develop and progress with a global organization

Benefits/perks listed above may vary depending on the nature of the employment with CRH and the country where you work.