Supply Chain / Procurement Manager

As the Supply Chain Manager, you will be responsible for developing and executing our strategic and operational Supply Chain strategy. The role will ensure timely and accurate completion of all procurement planning and proposal activities, working closely with key purchasing departments to deliver operational excellence and ensure achievement of business objectives to support cost, quality and material flow objectives. This role involves developing and implementing procurement strategies, optimising supplier partnerships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and industry regulations.

As an award-winning Company, we are one of the market leading providers of paving and walling products within the UK and Irish markets. This is an exciting opportunity with one of the most successful and financially secure businesses in Northern Ireland.

Some of the Key Benefits of joining us

Along with the great pay, you'll enjoy opportunities for growth and training. we also offer a range of extra benefits to make your time with us even better:

Attractive salary + Annual Bonus

Private healthcare & Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) from day 1

Enhanced annual leave entitlements and additional loyalty holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Company Branded Clothing

Access to tech & cycle to work schemes

Enhanced family friendly leave

Employee savings scheme

Employee discount scheme

Length of Service gifts

Please note: We are unable to offer visa sponsorship at this time, as we do not hold a sponsorship licence and do not have roles that meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa route. All applicants must have the current right to work in the UK.

We may close vacancies early where we receive significant numbers of applications, in order to support efficient shortlisting.

Interviews will be held on the following dates:

First Stage Interviews- 5th February 2026 & 10th February 2026

Final Stage Interviews- 23rd February 2026

About the role

Duties will include:

• Develop the companies overarching procurement strategy, manage the end-to-end procurement cycle and align to the business's objectives.

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

• Managing the Supplier relationship management process with strategic and mission critical suppliers.

• Responsible for leading supplier evaluation, selection, and management activities.

• Supporting the Financial Controller with cost management and controls and assisting with the budgeting and reporting process.

• Driving supplier performance management and delivering continual improvement.

• Liaising with key company employees to determine their product/service requirements.

• Tracking supplier delivery targets, minimum order quantity, quality and pricing.

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

• To deliver, maintain and develop critical procurement key performance indicators and reports to the internal business teams in a timely and accurate manner.

• Responsible for benchmarking and market analysis to aid sourcing decisions.

• Work along with Production Planning and Stores to accurately manage stock availability across the business.

• Maintaining and tracking of all inventory materials in all stock locations - conducting regular inventory reconciliations, investigating variances with warehouse, or suppliers, and flagging internally.

• Work closely with the new product development team to have full understanding of planned launches, product/packaging/formula changes to consider when planning future demand.

• Creating policies and procedures for risk management and mitigation.

• Ensure continuing compliance with legal, corporate and business unit policies, procedures, and regulations.

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

About the company

Tobermore is a family run organisation, the family ethos of the firm is mirrored in the dedication of our staff. Tobermore is an award winning company and has been recognised both locally and internationally for both business processes and product quality. Our paving and walling products are manufactured from our plant in Northern Ireland and supplied right across the UK and Ireland. Together we will create beautiful spaces by producing world-class products whilst providing an outstanding customer experience.

Tobermore is an equal opportunities employer.

Required Criteria

• Degree in a supply chain management, business, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years working in a fast-paced supply chain and logistics role.
• Experience of using MRP/ERP Systems.
• Proven progressive experience in planning, purchasing, and inventory control within a manufacturing environment.
• Research skills.
• Negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong financial analysis / Proficient in analytics / Data driven decisions.
• Excellent commercial, contractual and legal acumen in relation to Procurement activities.
• Risk management.
• Problem solving (thinking outside of the box).
• Tender/Contract management.
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to foster strong supplier relationships.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability to prioritise and manage a high volume of tasks and deadlines under pressure.
• Ethical conduct and high level of integrity.
• Ability to work autonomously/independently with support when needed.
• MS Office experience, in particular advanced level of Microsoft Excel.
• Advanced reporting & presentation skills.

Desired Criteria

• CIPS (Chartered Instit. of Procurement & Supply), CPSM (Institute for Supply Management) or equivalent procurement certifications.
• Dealing with UK and European suppliers and procurement markets.
• Microsoft Navision ERP knowledge.
• Full and clean driving licence.

Skills you'll need

• Business Analysis
• Managerial Statistics
• IT skills
• Attention to detail
• Communication
• Teamwork