Overview

Maintain and develop timber group operations nationally, including stock management, purchasing and future planning.

This position is full time, permanent (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday).

Role and responsibilities

  • Analyse, plan and manage stock purchasing for key stock operations, located within Rochester and Cumbernauld
  • Manage and develop strong relationships with key stock suppliers
  • Negotiate contracts to secure the best prices and terms for high-quality timber, ensuring compliance with budgetary constraints without compromising on quality
  • Manage and develop reportable processes for each stock site
  • Collaborate with internal teams to understand material requirements and align procurement strategies accordingly
  • Continuously adapt negotiation tactics and strategies to adapt to market changes and company needs
  • Analyse market trends in order to negotiate and make informed decisions
  • Help develop sales to buying groups and key customers in conjunction with strategic stockholdings
  • Day to day management of Stock Controller and any other future departmental staff
  • Help manage and support sales and administration staff
  • Assist with any customer/supplier disputes and financial claims
  • Assist will all aspects of credit control
  • Create new opportunities for TM within the timber industry
  • Communicate effectively with the Taylor Maxwell Directors through regular meetings
  • Help promote the business on a national and international level

Essential

  • Timber industry experience
  • Demonstrated expertise in negotiation with a proven track record in the procurement field, preferably in the construction or timber industry
  • Proven ability to negotiate contracts to secure the best prices and terms for high-quality timber
  • Analytical with an excellent attention to detail
  • Commercially aware and business focused
  • Ability to be adaptable to market changes
  • Proven business management skills
  • Outstanding skills in stock management and development
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Strong attention to detail
  • A proven “can-do” attitude and flexible approach
  • Demonstrate a thorough understanding of credit and account management
  • Proven problem-solving ability within the timber industry
  • Strong planning and organisational skills, with ability to manage own time effectively
  • Willingness to learn new skills and new technology
  • Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment
  • Excellent IT skills

Desirable

  • Degree or relevant qualification in business, supply chain management, or related field
  • People management experience
  • Full UK driving licence

Benefits

  • Hybrid or electric Company Car
  • Annual company bonus scheme
  • 25 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 day every 2 years, up to a maximum of 30 days
  • Annual leave purchase scheme – option to buy an additional 3 days’
  • Employee Assistant Programme (EAP)
  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Office car parking
  • Enhanced Sick Pay
  • Life assurance
  • Private health insurance

All employees have a duty not to discriminate against each other, customers or suppliers and not to help anyone else do so. Click here to view our job applicant privacy notice.

To apply for the role please click on the following link here to be redirected to our website or contact Greg Pickett on 07778 136892 or email gregpickett@tmtimber.co.uk