Third Party Logistics Manager
Job Introduction
Are you passionate about logistics, safety, and delivering exceptional service? We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic Third-Party Haulage Manager to join our Cement, Packed Products & Powders business. In this pivotal role, you’ll ensure our third-party haulage partners consistently deliver high levels of service, operate safely, and remain cost-effective. You’ll be the driving force behind a robust logistics network that supports our operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Key Tasks and Responsibilities
In this role, you will:
- Manage third-party logistics providers to ensure safe operations, service excellence, and budget adherence
- Monitor and optimise contracts, SLAs, and performance metrics
- Act as the central liaison between operating sites, commercial teams, and support functions
- Ensure haulage models flex effectively during peak seasons and align with internal stakeholders
- Lead periodic reviews and tenders to maintain optimal haulage partnerships
- Champion haulier safety engagement programmes with short, medium, and long-term strategies
- Support network optimisation reviews to maintain agility and responsiveness
- Build strategic relationships with hauliers and develop a reliable network of ad hoc resources
Key Characteristics
To thrive in this role, you should be:
- Knowledgeable in road transport and SHEQ legislation
- A self-starter with strong independence and initiative
- Highly numerate and literate with excellent attention to detail
- Familiar with modern vehicle standards and logistics IT tools (e.g., EPOD, scheduling, optimisation)
- Skilled in balancing complex decisions and risk-benefit analysis
- Well-connected in the transport and logistics industry
- Organised and capable of managing change programmes
- Financially astute with strong cost management capabilities
- Customer-focused with a drive to add value
- Collaborative, influential, and resilient
Key Functional Competencies
You possess the following:
- Expertise in national road transport of bulk powders and general haulage
- Proven experience managing third-party transport partners
- Strong contract management capabilities
- Broad supply chain and logistics knowledge, with examples of best practice implementation
Experience / Education
It is desirable that applicants will have:
- Business degree level qualification or equivalent
- Relevant Supply Chain & Logistics degree level qualification
- Transport Certificate of Professional Competence
- Chartered Membership of Chartered Institute of Logistics & Transport
In addition to this role we also offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards, incentives and benefits including:
- 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
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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.
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Tarmac Trading Limited
Tarmac Trading Limited
