Regional Contracting Director

Overview

We are seeking a Regional Contracting Director to join our Southwest and Wales Leadership team to build and execute the regional growth strategy and help shape the future of Tarmac. This pivotal role will have full leadership and accountability for the regional asphalt surfacing business, delivering budgeted performance and achieving stretch targets. As a key decision maker, you will work in partnership with the Contracting Performance Director to lead and deliver the regional contracting performance, contributing to EBITDA margin growth. You will also deliver key business initiatives and all contracting optimisation projects across the region.Responsibilities

Full Profit and Loss accountability for regional Pave business, consistently delivering outstanding results and achievement of stretch targetsBuilding strong customer relationships with local authorities, major contractors and National HighwaysAchieving excellent Health, Safety and Environmental and Quality performance via active sponsorship and visibly felt leadership, deploying the national HSEQ strategy achieving zero harmDelivering optimisation commitmentsWork winning to achieve budgeted and stretch targets in identified marketsMaximising contract value, creating opportunities for further value and resolving disputes effectivelyEnsuring cost base is continually at its optimum level (reviewing resource levels and deployment methods aligned to customer portfolio, volumes, spend and contract pipeline)Ensuring internal cash collection targets are achieved, minimising aged debt and managing riskWorking with the Regional Leadership team to deliver performance across the full value chain, (asphalt, aggregates and recycled materials)Strategy and Leadership

Building performance plans aligned to Tarmac''s growth ambitionTranslating strategy to develop and execute the region''s short and long-term contracting planWorking with Contracting Directors, Contracting Performance Director, MD Building Products and National Businesses and Director of Circularity to win workWorking with colleagues within the wider business to maximise opportunities across the value chain, making decisions to achieve growth beyond regional remitWorking with Sustainability, Technical and Circularity teams to develop innovative and sustainable products, process and solutions to deliver carbon reduction roadmaps, achieve business growth and add value to both the customer and TarmacLeadership

Developing an effective regional contracting team that embraces collaboration across the regions, national businesses and functional teamsBuilding a diverse and inclusive talent pool, developing resilient succession pipelines and organisational capability to future-proof the business at all levelsSupporting the Managing Director to develop the regional talent plan, facilitating talent mobility and role modelling a growth mindsetDemonstrable visionary leadership capabilities with a proven record in delivering budgeted performance and achieving stretch targetsConfidence and ability to influence, build and develop relationshipsExperience in driving strategic change and business growthAbility to demonstrate integrity and trust and a passion for mentoring and creating inclusive, future-ready teamsChange management capabilitiesPassion to deliver results with an outstanding track record in driving valueComprehensive understanding of the contracting market and competitive environmentsStrong communication and stakeholder management skillsBenefits

Company car/allowanceBonus schemeEnhanced holiday entitlementContributory pension schemeAccess to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc.Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential adviceAccess to join our Employee Communities (employee networks). We currently have nine communities including REACH: Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents and carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopauseTraining and development opportunitiesSalary: Excellent Salary + Company Car/Allowance + Bonus + Benefits commensurate with ..... full job details .....