Cement Development Engineer Program (Chemical Engineering)
Ash Grove Cement Company, Chanute, KS, United States
Job Summary
The APEX Supplier Portal Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, optimization, and governance of the APEX supplier portal solution across the CRH group. This role partners closely with Systems Integrators, IT teams, and operating companies (OpCos) to support implementations, ensure stable integrations with ERP and P2P platforms (including Coupa), and continuously enhance portal functionality. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role ensures adherence to governance standards and best‑practice processes while driving an improved supplier and end‑user experience.
In addition, the position supports the ongoing optimization of supplier master data management by assessing current OpCo maturity, leveraging best‑in‑class practices, and enabling incremental improvements across people, process, and technology. The role oversees business‑as‑usual support, delivers training and documentation, provides KPI reporting and insights on adoption and performance, and leads supplier master data migrations for acquisitions. Through strong cross‑functional collaboration and data stewardship, the APEX Supplier Portal Administrator plays a critical role in enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient supplier management across the organization.
Job Location
This role is based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA – hybrid work schedule.
Job Responsibilities
System administrator for the APEX supplier portal solution.
Support implementation in OpCos in conjunction with SI.
System admin responsible for monitoring portal functionality and implementing enhancements.
Fully understand integrations to P2P solution & interdependencies between APEX, ERP & Coupa.
Ensure compliance with governance & best practice processes to improve the current solution.
Support the optimization of the supplier master data management process in the CRH group – understand “best‑in‑class” processes and incrementally improve across people, process & technology.
Manage the business‑as‑usual support – partner with IT teams across the divisions to ensure integrations operate smoothly and end users receive the best possible experience.
Identify and deliver training activities, ensuring templates and processes related documents are up to date to support the APEX solution.
Provide KPI reporting and analytics to assess user adoption trends, operational performance, and service‑level compliance.
Prepare and oversee new OpCo data migration from local ERP’s to Apex for acquisitions and create right links with existing suppliers in the database and validate accuracy of the supplier master data migration.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree is preferred with a minimum of 3 years experience in supplier master data management.
Proven capability to analyze system configurations, identify downstream effects, and support informed decision‑making.
Fluent written and verbal in English is a must; other languages are considered a plus.
Comfortable working in a complex, decentralized environment.
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate the importance of data management across the organization.
Experience with APEX supplier portal workflow and approval configuration (preferred).
Experience with Coupa in the Procurement technology ecosystem (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Able to communicate by telephone and in person.
Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
May require sitting for extended periods of time.
The position may require work outside of normal business hours.
Flexibility to work from home based on policy and frequency of office meetings.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
Group retirement savings program.
Health and wellness programs.
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CRH is an equal opportunity employer.
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The APEX Supplier Portal Administrator is responsible for the day-to-day administration, optimization, and governance of the APEX supplier portal solution across the CRH group. This role partners closely with Systems Integrators, IT teams, and operating companies (OpCos) to support implementations, ensure stable integrations with ERP and P2P platforms (including Coupa), and continuously enhance portal functionality. Acting as a subject matter expert, the role ensures adherence to governance standards and best‑practice processes while driving an improved supplier and end‑user experience.
In addition, the position supports the ongoing optimization of supplier master data management by assessing current OpCo maturity, leveraging best‑in‑class practices, and enabling incremental improvements across people, process, and technology. The role oversees business‑as‑usual support, delivers training and documentation, provides KPI reporting and insights on adoption and performance, and leads supplier master data migrations for acquisitions. Through strong cross‑functional collaboration and data stewardship, the APEX Supplier Portal Administrator plays a critical role in enabling scalable, compliant, and efficient supplier management across the organization.
Job Location
This role is based at our corporate office in the Perimeter area of Atlanta, GA – hybrid work schedule.
Job Responsibilities
System administrator for the APEX supplier portal solution.
Support implementation in OpCos in conjunction with SI.
System admin responsible for monitoring portal functionality and implementing enhancements.
Fully understand integrations to P2P solution & interdependencies between APEX, ERP & Coupa.
Ensure compliance with governance & best practice processes to improve the current solution.
Support the optimization of the supplier master data management process in the CRH group – understand “best‑in‑class” processes and incrementally improve across people, process & technology.
Manage the business‑as‑usual support – partner with IT teams across the divisions to ensure integrations operate smoothly and end users receive the best possible experience.
Identify and deliver training activities, ensuring templates and processes related documents are up to date to support the APEX solution.
Provide KPI reporting and analytics to assess user adoption trends, operational performance, and service‑level compliance.
Prepare and oversee new OpCo data migration from local ERP’s to Apex for acquisitions and create right links with existing suppliers in the database and validate accuracy of the supplier master data migration.
Job Requirements
Bachelor's degree is preferred with a minimum of 3 years experience in supplier master data management.
Proven capability to analyze system configurations, identify downstream effects, and support informed decision‑making.
Fluent written and verbal in English is a must; other languages are considered a plus.
Comfortable working in a complex, decentralized environment.
Ability to collaborate with diverse teams, influence stakeholders, and communicate the importance of data management across the organization.
Experience with APEX supplier portal workflow and approval configuration (preferred).
Experience with Coupa in the Procurement technology ecosystem (preferred).
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Must be 18 years in age or older.
Must pass pre‑employment drug screen and criminal background check.
Strict adherence to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Willingness to work independently within a team environment and assist the team with other duties as required.
Ability to travel up to 10%.
Able to communicate by telephone and in person.
Able to utilize a computer for word processing, email communication, and preparation of documents and presentations.
May require sitting for extended periods of time.
The position may require work outside of normal business hours.
Flexibility to work from home based on policy and frequency of office meetings.
What CRH Offers You
Highly competitive base pay.
Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs.
Group retirement savings program.
Health and wellness programs.
An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion.
Equal Opportunity Employment
CRH is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. CRH is an equal opportunity employer.
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