Regional Category Manager IT & Telecoms International

Shape the Future of IT & Telecom Procurement at CRH

About CRH

We are CRH, committed to contributing to a more resilient and sustainable built environment. We deliver unique, superior building materials and products for use in road and critical utility infrastructure, commercial building projects, and outdoor living solutions. CRH is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect, and improve our world. Employing approximately 78,500 people at 3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction, and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products, and value-added services helps deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. Our project portfolio includes some of the most sustainable and cutting-edge building projects around the world, such as the asphalt on the Silverstone Grand Prix Circuit, the Paris Metro Rail project, the Louis Vuitton Museum in Paris, parts of the Burj Khalifa, and the Kennedy Space Centre.

About the Role

CRH is recruiting for a Regional Category Manager - IT & Telecom to join the Procurement team. The Regional Category Manager ensures CRH sources IT and Telecom products and services at the best total cost of ownership. This role aligns procurement strategies with business objectives, drives supplier performance, and supports risk management while developing and implementing category strategies at a regional level. Key stakeholders in this role will be IT leadership, OpCo IT teams, Heads of Procurement, Finance, Legal & Compliance, and suppliers. There will be frequent travel across the region in this position.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead regional IT & Telecom category management
• Collaborate with IT, finance, and business stakeholders to align sourcing decisions
• Implement strategies and execute sourcing initiatives including tenders, contract renewals, and negotiations
• Manage supplier relationships and performance to deliver cost, quality, and innovation
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and contractual obligations
• Drive savings, efficiency, and process improvements across the region

Key Characteristics:

• Strong business acumen and analytical mindset
• Collaborative and proactive leader
• Skilled communicator and trusted advisor
• Results-driven and adaptable in a dynamic environment

Key Functional Competencies:

• Negotiation skills and experience
• Supplier risk management experience
• Project management experience
• Contracting and legal knowledge
• E-sourcing experience

Individual Competencies:

• Drive Results – Consistently achieving objectives, even under tough circumstances, pushing self and others to accomplish goals
• Have a Strategic Mindset – Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies
• Collaborate – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives
• Make Quality Decisions – Making good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forward

Experience & Education:

• Degree in Business or Technical field; Master’s preferred
• Minimum 8 years of (IT) procurement experience in an international setting. People management experience is a plus
• Experience in managing IT category in a large complex multi-country organization
• Fluent in English; other languages are a plus

What CRH Offers You

• A culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Highly competitive salary package
• 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.