Category Manager

Job Introduction

Are you a Category Manager looking for your next challenge?

Alternatively, are you working in a managerial capacity in an Operational role within the quarrying industry and looking for something new?

At Tarmac, we’re recruiting for a Category Manager – Mobile Plant Equipment to join our team at the T3 Head Office in Solihull.

This is a pivotal role, responsible for leading Mobile Plant Equipment purchases, rentals, R&M service agreements as well as earthworks, outsourced quarry load and haul agreements, and contract crushing. If you’re already in a managerial role within the quarrying industry and have strong insight into these categories, this could be the perfect step into a Head Office function.

Why this role?

As Category Manager, you’ll report into the Senior Procurement Manager and take ownership of managing and controlling local spend in the Mobile Plant Equipment category cluster – a portfolio worth around £100 million. More than that, you’ll have the opportunity to shape best practice strategies that deliver real value, cost savings, and innovation across Tarmac.

What you’ll be doing:

• Managing strategic supplier relationships to drive value in line with Tarmac’s objectives
• Engaging and influencing stakeholders at every level, including Excom, CRH Cluster teams and local functions
• Acting as Tarmac’s in-house expert in Mobile Plant Equipment
• Maximising contract value through compliance, business engagement and stakeholder responsiveness
• Driving procurement KPI performance through effective contract management
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement with measurable results
• Leveraging synergies across UK and Ireland clusters to deliver best value
  
  

What we’re looking for:

We want a Category Manager who either brings proven experience in a similar role or has considerable experience working with the category in an Operational role, with the ability to think strategically, challenge ways of working, and drive innovation. You’ll need strong stakeholder management skills, the confidence to influence at senior level, and the resilience to solve complex problems.

If you’re an internal applicant considering a career move, this is an excellent opportunity to step into a broader role, work cross-functionally, and make a real impact in shaping Tarmac’s future.

Why Tarmac?

At Tarmac, who you are matters . If you’re proud of a job well done, enjoy working collaboratively, and are ambitious to make things better, you’ll feel right at home here. We offer:

• Bonus scheme
• Company car / car allowance
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free and confidential support through our Employee Assistance helpline
• Nine active Employee Communities (including REACH, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, Menopause, and more)
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
  
  

You’ll be part of a supportive, forward-thinking team with the scope to grow your career across both Tarmac and the wider CRH Group.

Ready to build your future with us?

Apply today and take the next step in your career journey.

Tarmac Trading Limited

Attached documents

Job Reference tarmac/TP/39940/7119