Purchasing Manager - Site Services

Would you like the opportunity to make a difference to the services at one of the UK’s largest quarrying operations? Do you have experience working with on-site contractors? Can you develop effective positive relationships?

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.

We are currently recruiting for a Purchasing Manager (Site Services) to join our friendly team at our Tarmac Tunstead Quarry and Cement Plant and also support other sites in the local area. As well as Buxton this role is easily accessible from Sheffield, Derby, Manchester, Stoke, Chesterfield, Stockport, Macclesfield, Congleton, Matlock, Leek, Whaley Bridge and the surrounding areas.

We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.

Main ResponsibilitiesReporting to the Procurement Manager, the role of Purchasing Manager (Site Services) is responsible for overseeing the purchase of site services across the Buxton area sites with a spend value of over £15m. You will also be accountable for monitoring and addressing the quality and compliance of services provided by contractors.

The role of Purchasing Manager (Site Services) will also be responsible for (not exhaustive):

Overseeing a large number of suppliers that provide services to Tarmac including hire of plant, vehicles and equipment; cleaning, laundry and welfare services; waste disposal; safety, health and environmental services; and civil and engineering services
Compliance with commercial contracts
Ensuring timely and efficient end to end purchasing processes, resolving issues that may arise
Managing the quality and suitability of the services provided
Supplier Performance Management to ensure suppliers meet their obligations
Ensuring competitive pricing and value for money
Providing analysis and statistics to support decision making
Controlling spend and minimising administrative workload
Sharing best practice to optimise performance and coaching other colleagues as required 

The Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate for the role of Purchasing Manager (Site Services) will possess contractor procurement management experience gained working within a similar industry including manufacturing, heavy industry or site based environment.

Suitable candidates for the role of Purchasing Manager (Site Services) will have:

Strong working knowledge of end to end purchasing processes
Proven ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Strong interpersonal skills to communicate, manage, effectively influence
Confidence to challenge appropriately
Ability to analyse data effectively and recommend appropriate actions
Capable of handling multiple tasks and priorities
Problem solving approach
Results driven – ensure right service, right time and right price
Strategic mindset to focus on long term optimisation
IT literate (including MS Excel)
CIPS qualification advantageous 

Why UsIn addition to the role of Purchasing Manager (Site Services) we 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 inc. BAME; LGBTQ+; Working Parents
Training and development opportunitiesInterested? 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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