Supply Chain / Procurement Manager
Tobermore
Logistics / WarehouseJob category
Logistics / WarehouseSupply 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
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
- 5 GCSE's to include Maths, English & IT.
- Experience using Power BI, DAX and Power Query (M) to analyse and visualise data.
- Previous working experience in a similar role.
- Competent in the use of Microsoft Excel.
- Familiarity with other Microsoft systems
- Able to demonstrate strong numerical & analytical skills
- Excellent Data Modelling skills
- Excellent Problem solving skills
- Critical thinking
- Database management & reporting skills
- High attention to detail, very well organised and time management skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Great Interpersonal skills.
- A Level Qualification in related discipline.
- Third level qualification in a business or IT related discipline.
- Data Analysis or related Qualification.
- Awareness of the construction industry
- . • Proven ability to adapt to new technologies
- Full and clean driving license
- Business Analysis
- Managerial Statistics
- IT skills
- Attention to detail
- Communication
- Teamwork
JOB SUMMARY
Supply Chain / Procurement Manager
Tobermore
Magherafelt
2 days ago
N/A
Full-time
Supply Chain / Procurement Manager