Strategic Sourcing Manager

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Build Your Career. Build America’s Future. Vulcan Materials Company is the nation’s largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials, including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it’s more than starting an exciting career – you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country. When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is valued.

No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect is responsible for developing and implementing enterprise‑wide sourcing strategies for a broad range of indirect categories, with a strong focus on Information Technology (IT). This leadership role has day‑to‑day ownership for the strategic management of the company’s indirect‑related procurement initiatives, driving the highest value and overall lowest total cost of ownership (TCO) through the development and utilization of the company’s preferred suppliers.

The role will oversee all assigned indirect and IT initiatives, proactively identifying areas of opportunity, process improvement, and cost efficiencies. You will work with key stakeholders to develop policies, procedures, and objectives in accordance with organizational objectives and business needs.

• Oversee all assigned indirect category initiatives, proactively identifying and implementing opportunities for process improvement and cost efficiencies.
• Lead procurement team efforts, including development, coordination, and continuous evaluation of suppliers and procurement commitments.
• Work closely with key stakeholders to ensure a strategic approach to indirect category management.
• Leverage extensive category and supplier knowledge to drive lower TCO.
• Utilize strong negotiation skills to achieve favorable terms in contracts and agreements.
• Assure compliance with agreements and manage supplier base performance in accordance with Vulcan Materials Company standards.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree desirable.

Experience:

5+ year track record within procurement. Minimum of 3+ years of focused management of indirect categories/programs. Extensive knowledge of indirect categories (e.g., IT hardware and services, travel, professional services, staffing services, marketing services, etc.) is required. Experience sourcing technology solutions and project management skills is strongly preferred. Demonstrates a collaborative working style, driving continuous improvement with operating partners.

Additional qualifications:

Strong negotiation skills, strong communicator, ability to lead through collaboration and influence, customer‑oriented spirit.

Great Company Culture;
Safe;
Meaningful Work;
Health Benefits;
Rest and Relaxation;
Prepare for the Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

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Location:

Birmingham, Alabama. Organization: GM – Corporate.

Schedule:

Full‑time. Job Posting:
Oct 21, 2025, 10:25:26 AM.

Seniority level:
Mid‑Senior level.

Employment type:

Full‑time. Job function:
Purchasing and Supply Chain. Industry: Mining.