Sourcing Analyst

Job Introduction Were looking for a Sourcing Analyst to play a key role in shaping how our national supply network operates.

This is a highly commercial, data-driven position where your insight will directly influence profitability, efficiency and customer service across multiple manufacturing sites and distribution points. Working within the national Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) framework, youll analyse production capacity, transport costs, product specifications and customer requirements to identify the most cost-effective source of supply.

Its a role that sits at the heart of the business, partnering closely with commercial, operations and supply chain teams to ensure smart, balanced decisions that deliver measurable financial impact. If you enjoy solving complex problems, working with large datasets and turning analysis into action, this is an opportunity to make a real difference t Youll Be Doing In this role, youll be responsible for optimising supply source decisions across the national network, ensuring the right product is delivered from the right place at the right cost.

Youll analyse customer orders and supply options, balancing production costs, transportation expense, capacity constraints and service requirements to determine the most economical solution.

A key part of the role involves maintaining and refining the Sourcing model, including cost and revenue analysis, reason code tracking and monitoring non-optimal or cross-border deliveries. Youll regularly review production capacity and network footprint, identifying constraints and opportunities, and making recommendations to improve utilisation and efficiency.

Alongside this, youll produce weekly and monthly reports that highlight performance trends, compliance with optimal supply decisions and opportunities to improve margin. Youll work closely with commercial, operations, logistics and planning teams to investigate deviations from optimal supply, quantify financial impact, and drive practical improvements.

Youll also contribute to the monthly S&OP process, providing analysis, insight and clear recommendations to support effective decision-making. As part of a continuous improvement mindset, youll support the development of dashboards and analytical tools using platforms such as Power BI and Anaplan, helping to increase visibility, strengthen governance and improve supply chain decision-making.

What Were Looking For Were looking for someone who is naturally analytical, commercially aware and comfortable working with complexity.

Youll be curious, detail-focused and motivated by solving optimisation problems using data and insight. Youll bring experience in supply chain planning, operations analysis, business analysis or a similar analytical role, with a strong track record of working with data, building reports and supporting business decisions.

Advanced Excel skills are essential, and experience with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is highly beneficial. Familiarity with ERP or planning systems such as SAP or Anaplan will be an advantage. Youll understand how supply decisions impact cost, service and margin, and be able to translate analysis into clear, practical recommendations.

Strong communication skills are essential, as youll be working with a range of stakeholders and presenting insight to both operational and senior audiences. A degree in a relevant analytical discipline such as supply chain, operations, engineering, business, data analytics or mathematics is essential, with professional or process-improvement qualifications considered a plus.

Above all, youll be collaborative, resilient, adaptable and keen to continuously learn and improve how things are done. Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to industry-leading rewards, development opportunities, and a culture that puts people first, including:
Bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Contributory pension scheme Access to the Tarmac Reward website with discounts on retailers, holidays, etc. Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice Access to join our Employee Communities (employee networks) we currently have nine communities inc.(REACH) Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ, Parents & carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female voice and menopause Training and development opportunities Tarmac iscommittedto being aForces-friendly employer.

If youre coming from a military background, well support your transition and help you build a successful career with us. Were proud to be part of CRH, and even prouder to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and arecommittedto creating aninclusiveenvironment for everyone.

If you need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know, were here to support you. Ready to build your future? Why Tarmac We don't just offer a job, we offer a career. Alongside this role, you'll have access to…