Regional Category Manager - Alternative Fuels

Country: Netherlands City: Amsterdam Req ID: 507570

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The Regional Category Manager - Alternative Fuels, will coordinate commerical activies for alternative fuels across CRH operating companies in International. This will include comprehensive market study development, make vs buy analysis, development of AF sourcing strategies, participation in vertical integration activities. They will be responsible for the coordination of AF TFS (Transfrontier Shipment) activities across region, along with developing contacts with internal and external experts to ensure the best practices, technical solutions and market opportunities are considered in the AF sourcing strategies. The successful candidate will act as a commercial subject matter expert in the area of AF and waste management services

Key functional competencies:

• Negotiation & contracting skills

• Cost analysis skills

• Financial and Business acumen

• Decision making/strategic thinking

• Project management skills

• Collaborating in cross a regional/functional team

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Develop strategic overview of alternative fuel, waste and biomass market in International

• Support operating companies in developing local alternative fuels roadmaps and sourcing strategies

• Monitor the relevant environmental legislation and its implication on the AFR strategy

• Organize regular communication among the key stakeholders in International (commercial team, technical team, management teams) to enable exchanging: Best practices, commercial information, new products/services, KPI benchmarks etc.

• Identify AF import opportunities within International and manage import projects TFS, contracting, logistics, quality control, etc.

• Monitor the AF market in International and identify new sources of material, technologies

• Participate in vertical integration projects (JV, partnerships, own AF production):

• Business case preparation or assessment based on CRH experience from other locations

• Providing expertise from the other CRH countries and engaging AF internal and external experts in the implementation process

• Develop contacts with the European Waste and AF Industry

Key Education and Experience

• Educated to degree level - Business or Technical, Master will be an advantage

• 8y Procurement experience in international setting, 3y People Management experience

• Experience in AF contract negotiations

• Good understand and knowldge of waste markets in Europe

• Experience in developing or acquiring AF processing business will be an asset

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

Connect your future to CRH

We are curious to learn more about you. At CRH, we believe our mutual differences contribute to the healthy, productive, and enjoyable workspace we create. Please introduce yourself and send us your application.

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Please contact our recruitment team at careers@crh.com.

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

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