BUILT TO CONNECT

At Astec, we believe in the power of connection and the importance of building long-lasting relationships with our employees, customers and the communities we call home. With a team more than 4,000 strong, our employees are our #1 advantage. We invest in skills training and provide opportunities for career development to help you grow along with the business. We offer programs that support physical safety, as well as benefits and resources to enhance total health and wellbeing, so you can be your best at work and at home.
Our equipment is used to build the roads and infrastructure that connects us to each other and to the goods and services we use. We are an industry leader known for delivering innovative solutions that create value for our customers. As our industry evolves, we are using new technology and data like never before.
We’re looking for creative problem solvers to build the future with us. Connect with us today and build your career at Astec.

KEY ACTIVITIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Project Leadership: Lead and manage site-level implementation of global sourcing strategies and specific savings projects, ensuring alignment and effective execution of agreed strategies with category goals, timelines, and KPIs like Cost Down, Cash in, OTD
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with site purchasing teams, operations, material planning, engineering, finance, and other stakeholders to drive adoption of global initiatives and resolve implementation challenges.
• Change Management: Develop and execute change management plans to support smooth transitions, including communication, training, and internal and external stakeholder engagement.
• Supplier Enablement: Oversee supplier onboarding, compliance, and performance tracking during implementation phases.
• Performance Monitoring: Track and report on implementation progress, savings realization, and risk mitigation across sites.
• Process Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Governance & Compliance: Ensure adherence to global procurement policies, standards, and regulatory requirements during implementation.

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOUR EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCIES ARE:

• BS or BA degree required, Supply Chain Management or Business related
• ASCM or APICS certification as CSCP, CPIM, CLTD, ISM certification, desired
• 10+ years’ progressive experience in Procurement and Strategic Sourcing for large global/multinational, process driven companies, building, optimizing and executing programs across diverse teams and cultures
• Hands-on approach to execute
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects in global or multi-site environment
• Working in and understanding a Matrix Organization is highly desired
• In depth knowledge and experience of strategic procurement processes
• Experience in selecting, leading, and ensuring desired outcome with external procurement resource management
• Experience in leading through influence without reliance on reporting lines
• Strong project management and leadership & communication skills (PMP or similar certification is a plus)
• Highly self-motivated to develop strategic, tactical, and operational direction
• Ability to provide responsive support to business units and accomplish corporate cost reductions
• Excellent interpersonal skills to facilitate change management with colleagues and key contacts throughout the company
• Proven problem-solving skills. Ability to make appropriate decisions.
• Understanding of Source to Pay and Procure to Pay processes, Oracle ERP Systems (or related) preparation and deployment; proficiency with Oracle & Microsoft Office applications; and the ability learn additional IT analytical tools
• Culturally aware and proven emotional intelligence to guide thinking and behavior
• Ability to work within a global matrix organization
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
  Travel Requirements: up to 50% to domestic manufacturing sites