Job Introduction

Are you an experienced and dynamic Procurement or Stores Manager looking for your next position?

 

We are currently looking for a Procurement & Stores Manager at our Tunstead Cement Plant in Buxton, Derbyshire. 

 

Within this role you will be responsible for overseeing all regional procurement activities at Buxton, managing a significant volume of external expenditure and contributing to the implementation and performance of national procurement strategies. It involves sourcing across various categories including operational services, estates, logistics, and capital projects. The position ensures that procurement processes are streamlined, compliant, and deliver value, with a strong emphasis on supplier performance, cost efficiency, risk management, and effective transaction handling.

Additionally, the role is responsible for leading the stores team, maintaining inventory accuracy, and ensuring compliance with H&S and environmental standards.

Main responsibilities:

As Procurement & Stores Manager, reporting to the Cement Plant Manager, you will play a key role in delivering the following core responsibilities;

Procurement Strategy & Execution

Deliver regional procurement strategy aligned with national frameworksLead sourcing and working capital initiativesAdapt national policies to regional needs

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

Manage key supplier relationships and performanceDrive vendor consolidation and preferred supplier useCollaborate with regional leaders to embed procurement practices

Cost & Cash Flow Management

Achieve savings through pricing and spend controlImprove cash flow by enforcing payment terms and reducing payables

Purchase to Pay (P2P)

Oversee high-volume P2P processesEnhance match rates and reduce manual transactions

Compliance & Controls

Ensure policy and reporting complianceMaintain system access and authorisation controls

Reporting & Performance

Deliver monthly reports and track procurement KPIs

People & Process Development

Support team development and lead procurement communications

Inventory & Stores

Manage daily store operations and complianceControl obsolete stock and implement lean inventory systems

The ideal candidate:

The ideal Procurement & Stores Manager will bring strong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and contract negotiation, with a background in managing procurement at a regional or business unit level. Proven success in delivering cost savings, mitigating risk, and driving process improvements is essential, along with experience in capital procurement, shutdown tendering, inventory control, and cross-functional stakeholder engagement.

Essential Qualifications 

Degree in a technical or commercial discipline (e.g., Engineering, Business, Supply Chain)Strong understanding of procurement and supply chain principlesProficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systemsDemonstrated knowledge of financial controls and procurement compliance

Desirable Qualifications

MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or working towards itAdditional certifications in project management (e.g PRINCE2, PMP)Training in Lean, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies

 

The role is based in Buxton, Derbyshire. The site is easily accessible from Macclesfield, Sheffield, Matlock, Chesterfield, Rotherham, Huddersfield, Oldham, Stockport, Warrington and the surrounding areas.
 

At Tarmac, ‘who you are’ matters.  We want to get to know you.  If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer. Tarmac is the UK’s leading sustainable building materials and construction solutions business. Our innovative products and solutions not only deliver the infrastructure needed to grow the UK economy today but also help to create a more sustainable built environment for the country’s long-term future.

 

Here at Tarmac, we are working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

 

Why us

In addition to this role we additionally offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits: 

Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc. (REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, and MenopauseTraining and development opportunities C

Interested? Why not click here to find out more?  Go on… are you ready to build your future? 

Tarmac, a CRH company, 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. 

 

Please click on the apply button to complete your application. Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.

 

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