Supply Chain Manager

Who we are

Ardmac is an award-winning international construction specialist that delivers complex high value workspaces and technical environments. We’ve been leading the way for over 40 years consistently providing the ultimate solution for high value working environments through our continuous investment into the best people, technology, and processes.

Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams. Competitive salaries and benefits packages are available as well as the opportunity to enhance learning and development for future growth.

About the Role

We are seeking a Supply Chain Manager to plan, manage and coordinate all areas of business activity related to the procurement of materials and services required by our project teams to deliver quality projects to our clients. The role liaises with our supply chain partners as part of our overall project delivery offering, focusing heavily on quality as part of our premium brand offering and expanding our supply chain options in new jurisdictions and aligning this with our sustainability goals.

What You’ll Be Doing

Supply Management:

• Identifying supply chain partners and engaging with them to achieve the most competitive rates for construction materials and services.
• Own the supply and availability outlook for selected products and suppliers.
• Analyse demand and supply performance to maintain inventory at target level.
• Work closely with buyers to prioritize sourcing and delivery schedules as needed.
• Engage with both local and international suppliers to remove constraints in supply, and attain high shipment predictability.
• Negotiate with supplies for the best price, payment terms and delivery timelines.
• Cost management, tracking, and reporting of PPV spend.
• Management of excess and obsolete materials.
• Understand and implement sustainable supply chain practices and ensure compliance with environmental regulations.
• Produce value add reporting, identifying opportunities for improvement as well as recognising best practice.

Supplier Management:
• Drive the supplier management program for identified suppliers, leading the business review meetings.
• Lead price negotiations with suppliers.
• Manage and negotiate contractual documents (NDAs, LoA, amendments to contracts, etc).
• Develop, monitor, and report supplier performance using KPIs.
• Identify, initiate, lead, and drive improvements in the supply base.
• Evaluate and onboard new suppliers as required.

General:
• Use project management methodologies to define, implement, and track projects.
• Develop processes for Supply Chain to improve predictability.
• Utilize data analysis to improve supply chain performance, working in collaboration with IT
• Participate in supplier, customer, and internal audits.
• Monitor market conditions and trends in the construction materials market.
• Leadership skills including team development and mentoring.
• Crisis management skills for handling supply chain disruptions.
• Strong proficiency in supply chain management software and adaptability to new technological tools.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum requirement of 5 years in a similar role in Operations, Supply Chain within the construction industry or a regulated environment.
• Third-level Bachelor’s Degree in supply chain management, engineering, or related field.
• Supplier management experience in a global environment.
• Experience in commercial business and negotiation.
• Effective communicative skills (both oral and written) for internal and external communications.
• Strong analytical, methodical, and project management skills, PMP preferred.
• Continuous process improvement, Lean Six Sigma preferred.
• Working knowledge of quality and process management systems/processes.
• Proficiency in relevant languages for international communication is a plus.

Why Join Us
• Work at the forefront of high-specification construction and technical environments
• Contribute to projects that support critical industries such as pharmaceutical manufacturing and global data infrastructure
• Be part of a collaborative, delivery-focused organisation with a strong reputation for quality
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Work – life balance with hybrid working available in most roles
• Training and Development Opportunities

Join the team at Ardmac to gain experience in an environment of respect, professionalism and high collaboration teams.

Ready to Apply?
If you have the experience described above of supply chain expertise within the construction sector, we’d welcome your application.