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Country: United Kingdom
City: Craigavon
Req ID: 512559
Job Type: Full Time Permanent
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Seniority Level: Mid-Senior Level

About Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors. Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability.

We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrow’s solutions today.

Reports to: Managing Director NAP

Role Overview: To control purchasing and spend across all our UK & Ireland sites and to develop one process for procurement using CRH best practices and technologies.

The ideal candidate will drive the strategic vision for direct and indirect procurement for the regions while expanding and building strong relationships with key stakeholders such as the Product Innovation and Commercial teams, Operations, Planning and Manufacturing, Sustainability and Safety teams, IT teams, Distributors, Suppliers, 3PLs (third party logistics) & Freight forwarding.

This leadership role will lead cross-functional and solutions to support regional/country growth, improve stakeholder satisfaction, and reduce costs by translating customer requirements and implement regional/country supply chain and category management strategies, systems, and business practices.

Key Accountabilities:

• Service other departments and key stakeholders within the organisation, to enable our customers’ needs are fulfilled
• Develop a singular approach to procurement across all Network Access Product businesses, aligning within the IPE wider organisation
• Deliver on EBITDA savings projects, cost avoidance and Capital Expenditure savings
• Enhancing cash flow through increased creditors days and stock/inventory management programmes
• Lead the roll out of procurement categorisation management across the business, along with full PDW implementation and data analytics
• Drive Safety & Sustainability targets

Associated Responsibilities:

• Manage and develop the Procurement team
• Lead Acquisitions due diligence and Integration programmes, securing procurement synergies
• Develop relationships within GDS and other CRH entities to promote a One CRH approach
• Enhance the supply chain capability of the business, identify key risks and mitigate such risks
• Lead change within the business, from material substitution to alternative approaches
• Ensure all quality, regulatory and compliance measures are met within global guidelines

Key Performance Indicators:

• Savings - EBITDA & Cost Avoidance
• CX Savings
• Credit Terms and A/P Day increases
• TWC reduction
• Quality
• Sustainability targets
• Development of teams through CIPS, Procurement academy programmes
• KYS
• PDW and Categorisation Management
• Safety Improvements
• CBAM Reporting

Experience and Training:

• Procurement Management Experience
• Experience of working in a fast-paced procurement environment, making decisions based upon limited forecasting data
• Proven experience of leading acquisition and integration procurement projects
• Proven experience of driving best practices such KYS, PDW, Procurement Category Taxonomy, Supplier code of business conducts
• Experience of developing $100m+ Supply chains capable of withstanding major economic shocks such as the financial downturn, Covid, Brexit and Supply Chain disruption.
• Experience with incoterms and international trade, especially related to Brexit matters
• Experience managing a business and showing the financial acumen and EQ to retain and develop a high performing team
• GAP Training
• Proven history of retaining and developing Procurement Teams across multiple sites with diverse cultures
• Proven ability to build supply chains and relationships in lower cost countries
• CBAM reporting
• History of meeting external approved budgeted Savings Targets
• Ensures accountability
• Action oriented
• Business insight
• Manages complexity
• Global perspective

*Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be updated based on business needs. Flexibility and adaptability are key aspects of this role.

How To Apply

If you are interested in this role, applications can be submitted via recruitment@cubis-systems.com before Friday 29th August 2025.

Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age, and disability.

About CRH

CRH (NYSE: CRH, LSE: CRH) is the leading provider of building materials solutions that build, connect and improve our world. Employing c.78,500 people at c.3,390 operating locations in 28 countries, CRH has market leadership positions in both North America and Europe. As the essential partner for transportation and critical utility infrastructure projects, complex non-residential construction and outdoor living solutions, CRH’s unique offering of materials, products and value-added services helps to deliver a more resilient and sustainable built environment. The company is ranked among sector leaders by Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) rating agencies. A Fortune 500 company, CRH’s shares are listed on the NYSE and LSE.