Procurement Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Specialist to join our Category Management team at Tarmac. As an Assistant Category Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the development and deployment of Procurement Strategies and enabling the delivery of associated value through contribution and management of the procurement process.

• Manage defined projects ensuring delivery of vendor related activities, contracts and commercial conditions within overall project timeframes and objectives
• Manage relationships with country suppliers to drive value aligned to the objectives of the organisation
• Proactively engage and influence stakeholders, including CRH Category Cluster teams and local cross functional teams to deliver sourcing initiatives
• Owning projects end-to-end, including Sustainability and Contract Management driving contract compliance and long term value-add and innovation
• Maximising value of contracts through compliance activity, proactive business engagement and responsiveness to stakeholders
• Driving procurement KPI performance management through contract management and create a culture of continuous improvement with tangible results
• Driving category cluster synergies across UK and IRE cluster

• Business or technical degree or equivalent experience
• Several years Procurement Experience gained within a multi site organisation
• MCIPS qualified
• Some knowledge and understanding of all areas of spend within the projects managed
• Strong analytical skills and be adept at problem solving
• Contract and risk management experience
• Entrepreneurial mindset including TCO
• Passion for cost analysis and management
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally
• Proven ability to negotiate and network effectively
• Resilience
• Willingness to cooperate in international projects
• Experience in multiple industry sectors advantageous

Tarmac is a leading supplier of construction materials and a CRH company. We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

We offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits, including a 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, training and development opportunities, and more.