Procurement and Stores Manager

Breedon Group plc; London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK cement industry is seeking a Procurement and Stores Manager to enhance their procurement strategy. This mid-senior level role involves overseeing the procurement cycle, managing a team, and ensuring compliance with sustainability standards. Candidates should possess strong negotiation skills, procurement experience in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to engage with stakeholders effectively.

Benefits

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Discount Scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme

Free on-site Parking

Gym Access

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Volunteering Policy

Subsidised canteen

Holiday buy scheme

Digital GP

Qualifications

• Mid-Senior level role requiring extensive procurement and management experience.
• Proven track record in managing procurement in complex operational settings.
• Knowledge of the cement industry is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategy and manage the procurement cycle.
• Oversee inventory and develop efficient systems for sustainable supply chain.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive procurement excellence.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strong negotiation skills

Stakeholder engagement

Inventory management

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Education

Degree in Business or related field

CIPS qualification (desirable)

Tools

Maximo

Job description

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Description

We are looking for a Procurement and Stores Manager to lead our procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with our Sustainable Procurement Policy and delivering value for money. You will oversee the procurement cycle, including spend analysis, tender creation, contract awards, and supplier relationship management, while developing efficient systems and processes to support a sustainable supply chain.

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Location: Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

Description

We are looking for a Procurement and Stores Manager to lead our procurement strategy, ensuring compliance with our Sustainable Procurement Policy and delivering value for money. You will oversee the procurement cycle, including spend analysis, tender creation, contract awards, and supplier relationship management, while developing efficient systems and processes to support a sustainable supply chain.

In this role, you’ll manage inventory at Hope Works, lead a small team of buyers and stores operatives, and collaborate with stakeholders. Excellent communication and influencing skills are essential.

The role is based within our Hope Works Cement plant in the Peak District. As the largest cement manufacturer in the UK, we produce around 1.5 million tonnes of cement annually. With a proud history dating back to 1929, our plant plays a crucial role in the local economy, employing over 200 skilled professionals and utilising local materials to drive sustainable growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead procurement activities for Hope Works Cement, developing a strategic roadmap aligned with business goals.
• Manage the purchasing and stores team, ensuring compliance with audit and operational standards.
• Oversee stores operations and support major site shutdowns by coordinating timely delivery of goods and services.
• Manage minor capex projects and collaborate with category teams on major investments.
• Drive procurement excellence through policy development, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement.
• Own the end-to-end procurement lifecycle including spend analysis, tendering, contracting, and supplier management.
• Promote sustainability, ethical sourcing, and innovation across the supply base.
• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, and overall business strategy.
  
  

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Procurement experience in a heavy engineering or manufacturing environment; cement industry knowledge is a plus.
• Strong track record of delivering value and setting clear targets in complex operational settings.
• Solid understanding of inventory management and engineering stores operations; Maximo experience is advantageous.
• Confident team leader with experience managing buyers and stores operatives.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to develop and implement long-term procurement plans.
• Skilled negotiator with strong commercial acumen and supplier management expertise.
• Passionate about sustainability and ethical sourcing within the supply chain.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Business-savvy, analytical, and calm under pressure, with sound judgment and initiative.
• UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel if required.
  
  

Job Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Discount Scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Gym Access
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Volunteering Policy
• Subsidised canteen
• Holiday buy scheme
• Digital GP

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Sales and Business Development

• Industries

  Wholesale Building Materials

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