Supply Chain and Procurement Lead

Responsibilities:

The following list constitutes the key tasks and duties of your post upon which your job performance will be assessed. Tasks are not in any order; therefore, the sequence which they appear should not be interpreted as indicating priority or relative importance.

Duties will include:

·         Develop and implement supply chain and procurement policies, processes and best practices aligned with Tobermore Concrete’s business objectives.

·         Lead and support the sourcing and category management of key raw materials (such as cement, aggregates, sand, pigments and admixtures), packaging, plant spares, consumables, energy and haulage to secure continuity of supply at the best total cost.

·         Manage collaborative supplier relationships and drive renegotiations to secure the best deals and rebate agreements.

·         Identify opportunities for cost savings, waste reduction and process improvements across the supply chain.

·         Manage the supplier relationship management process with strategic and mission-critical suppliers.

·         Lead supplier evaluation, selection, approval and onboarding, including health and safety, quality and financial due diligence.

·         Support the Financial Controller with cost management and controls, and assist with the budgeting, forecasting and reporting process.

·         Establish supplier performance objectives and key performance indicators (KPIs), including tracking supplier delivery targets (on time and in full), minimum order quantities, quality and pricing.

·         Manage contract renewals, prices and negotiate with a range of suppliers and hauliers.

·         Monitor market trends, price fluctuations (including cement, energy and fuel), and supply chain risks to aid decision making, and develop contingency plans for critical materials.

·         Support Tobermore Concrete’s sustainability and ESG objectives by embedding responsible sourcing and lower-carbon material and transport options into purchasing decisions.

·         Review and approve Purchase Orders within delegated authority.

·         Coordinate with user departments, including Production, Health & Safety, Stores, Logistics and other operational departments to understand their procurement requirements.

·         Track all inventory materials in all stock locations (including raw material stockpiles, silos, packaging and spares), maintaining accurate inventory records and stock management systems.

·         Support and drive operational systems for maintaining optimal inventory levels to support production requirements, including establishing minimum, maximum, and reorder stock levels.

·         Conduct regular inventory reconciliations, investigating variances with the warehouse, production or suppliers, and flagging them internally.

·         Prevent stock shortages, excess inventory, and stock obsolescence.

·         Ensure continuing compliance with legal, health, safety & environmental procedures and regulations, including safe systems of work for deliveries, goods-in and stores activities, and contractor and supplier site safety requirements.

·         Carry out tasks as required by your manager and deemed within your competence. 

This job description is not exhaustive and serves only to highlight the main requirements of the post holder. The job description will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.