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 frameworks
Lead sourcing and working capital initiatives
Adapt national policies to regional needs
Supplier & Stakeholder Management
Manage key supplier relationships and performance
Drive vendor consolidation and preferred supplier use
Collaborate with regional leaders to embed procurement practices
Cost & Cash Flow Management
Achieve savings through pricing and spend control
Improve cash flow by enforcing payment terms and reducing payables
Purchase to Pay (P2P)
Oversee high-volume P2P processes
Enhance match rates and reduce manual transactions
Compliance & Controls
Ensure policy and reporting compliance
Maintain 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 compliance
Control 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 principles
Proficiency in SAP or equivalent ERP systems
Demonstrated knowledge of financial controls and procurement compliance
Desirable Qualifications
MCIPS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply) or working towards it
Additional 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.
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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 Menopause
Training and development opportunities C
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