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Company Overview
Amrize is building North America. From bridges and railways to data centers, schools, offices and homes, our solutions are inside the buildings and infrastructure that connect people and advance how we live. And we invite you to come and build with us.
As the partner of choice for professional builders, we offer advanced branded solutions from foundation to rooftop. Wherever our customers are, whatever their job, we’re ready to deliver. Our 19,000 colleagues work across 1,000 sites supported by an unparalleled distribution network. Infrastructure, commercial and residential, new build, repair and refurbishment: We’re in every construction market.
Amrize listed on the New York Stock Exchange and the SIX Swiss Exchange on June 23, 2025, following our spinoff as an independent company. Join us and build your ambition.
Join Amrize as a Procurement Manager and help construct what's next. If you're ready to put your skills to work on projects that matter — and build a career with a company that’s building North America — we want to hear from you!
About the Role
The Procurement Manager is responsible for implementing procurement strategies in close collaboration with North America Category Managers and key business stakeholders. This role manages the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services, ensuring effective contract implementation and seamless execution of category strategies. The Procurement Manager coordinates work within the designated geographic area to select and pre‑qualify contractor services in compliance with company standards. Additionally, this position leads local supplier engagement and procurement efforts, driving savings, value, efficiency, and strategic alignment across all sourcing activities.
What You'll Accomplish
- Implement procurement strategies in partnership with North America Category Managers to support business priorities.
- Translate category strategies into actionable plans for local markets and ensure successful execution.
- Manage the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services of the largest cement plants in Canada to meet cost, quality, and service goals.
- Oversee contract implementation and ensure alignment with corporate standards and compliance requirements.
- Lead local supplier sourcing, negotiation, and onboarding efforts to strengthen the supplier base.
- Monitor supplier performance and communicate results through the procurement team to drive continuous improvement.
- Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders to understand needs and ensure procurement supports business objectives.
- Identify opportunities to optimize spend, reduce risk, and improve procurement processes, and employ procurement tactics such as benchmarking, cost modeling, eSourcing tools, supplier discovery, and other project management tools to drive down costs at the sites.
- Measure performance through KPIs according to existing templates, ensure locally generated savings are reported as required and according to Amrize guidelines, track results for presentation at Operational and Executive levels, and champion procurement best practices to advance the overall procurement function.
- Demonstrate a commitment to communicating, improving and adhering to health, safety and environmental policies in all work environments and areas. Promote a culture of safety and exhibit these behaviors.
What We're Looking For
Education: University Degree
Field of Study Preferred: Business, Supply Chain Management, or Engineering
Required Work Experience: Minimum 5 years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations), with exposure in supply chain management, strategic sourcing, and optimal procurement and standards
Required Technical Skills: SAP, MS Office, Google Suite
Travel Requirements: 5%
Additional Requirements
- Demonstrated success working within cross‑functional teams, bringing the drive and energy needed to deliver ambitious benefits and capability‑building agendas.
- Strong ability to build effective relationships across multiple functions and collaborate with both technical and operational stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly and convincingly at all organizational levels
- Effective time‑management, planning, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results within fixed timelines in high‑pressure environments.
- Proven ability to quickly identify problems, make sound judgments, and implement practical, effective solutions.
- Strong analytical skills, including the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actions.
- Superior negotiation skills with the ability navigate ambiguities, conflicts, and adversarial situations.
- Excellent computer skills and digital proficiency.
- Experience in a cement or heavy industrial environment is considered an asset.
- Willing to work in Exshaw, AB
- Successful candidates must adhere to all safety protocols and proper use of Amrize approved Personal Protection Equipment ("PPE"), including but not limited to respirators. Employees that are required to wear respirators must be clean shaven where the respirator seal meets the face in order to pass the qualitative and quantitative fit tests.
What We Offer
- A generous Pension Plan designed to support you through various stages of your career and life
- Access to voluntary programs like RRSP and TFSA for future financial planning
- Healthy Living support through an Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP), offering confidential assistance for work, health, or life challenges
- Easy access to mental health and well‑being support
- Service recognition awards to celebrate your contributions
- Perks & discounts on a variety of products and services
- Access to online learning platforms, financial educational assistance, and a culture that fosters career growth and opportunities
- Financial support for new parents beyond statutory benefits
- An inclusive and welcoming environment where everyone can be themselves
- A collaborative work culture in a supportive and team‑oriented work environment
- Company‑provided personal protective equipment ensuring your safety and comfort on the job where applicable
As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre‑employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.
Building Inclusive Workspaces
At Amrize, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. We're seeking builders, creative thinkers and innovators. Come put your expertise to work while developing the knowledge and skills to drive your career forward. With us you’ll have the chance to build your ambition!
Amrize North America Inc. takes pride in our hiring processes and our commitment that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ethnicity, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, citizenship, physical or mental disability, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. Amrize North America Inc, and its respective subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers, deciding all employment on the basis of qualification, merit and business need. Amrize Canada Inc. is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.
In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email This email address should only be used for accommodations and not general inquiries or resume submittals. In Ontario, our organization/business is committed to fulfilling our requirements under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. Under the Act, accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.
While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
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