Assistant Category Manager

Job Introduction

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 seeking an Assistant Category Manager to join our Procurement team based out of our Birmingham office. Our Category Management team adds significant value to the Tarmac business, and this vacancy would support the Category Managers in the development and deployment of Procurement Strategies and enable the delivery of associated value through contribution and management of the procurement process. 

This role will enable you to get visibility across a range of spend areas covering multiple categories, whilst also providing you with the autonomy to influence across the business, up to and including Director level stakeholders.  

Whilst the role is based out of our Solihull office, Tarmac employs a flexible, hybrid working model. This role is commutable from Birmingham, Selly Oak, Kings Norton, Rubery, Redditch, Warwick, Stratford-upon-Avon, Leamington Spa, Coventry, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Tamworth, Lichfield, Walsall, and the surrounding areas. 

Role Responsibility

Reporting to Head of Category Management the role of Assistant Category Manager will support the Category Managers in the development, and deployment of Procurement Strategies and enable the delivery of associated value through contribution and management of the procurement process. 

As Assistant Category Manager you will also be responsible for: 

• Managing defined projects ensuring delivery of vendor related activities, contracts and commercial conditions within overall project timeframes and objectives 

• Managing relationships with country suppliers to drive value aligned to the objectives of the organisation 

• Proactively engaging and influencing stakeholders, including CRH Category Cluster teams and local cross functional teams to deliver sourcing initiatives 

• Owning projects end-to-end, including Sustainability and Contract Management driving contract compliance and long term value-add and innovation 

• Maximising value of contracts through compliance activity, proactive business engagement and responsiveness to stakeholders 

• Driving procurement KPI performance management through contract management and create a culture of continuous improvement with tangible results 

• Driving category cluster synergies across UK and IRE cluster 

The Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Category Manager will ideally possess a business or technical degree or equivalent experience and have several years Procurement Experience gained within a multi site organisation and be MCIPS qualified. 

Suitable candidates for the role of Assistant Category Manager will also have: 

• Some knowledge and understanding of all areas of spend within the projects managed 

• Strong analytical skills and be adept at problem solving 

• Contract and risk management experience 

• Entrepreneurial mindset including TCO 

• Passion for cost analysis and management 

• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels both internally and externally 

• Proven ability to negotiate and network effectively 

• Resilience 

• Willingness to cooperate in international projects 

• Experience in multiple industry sectors advantageous 

Why Us

In addition to the role of Assistant Category Manager we also 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 

Interested? 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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Tarmac Trading Limited 

Tarmac Trading Limited