Buxton Lime is the UK’s leader in the supply of lime solutions. Our products are used for everything from water treatment, flue-gas desulphurisation and soil stabilisation, through to the manufacture of iron, steel, plastics, paper, glass and aerated blocks.
We work with sister companies operating in Germany and the Czech Republic, Ireland, and Scandinavia to serve markets in Europe and the rest of the world.
We are currently looking for a Commercial Supply Chain Manager to join our team. This role is easily commutable from Buxton, Sheffield, Stockport, Chesterfield, Macclesfield, Mansfield and the surrounding areas.
We’re working hard to create a dynamic and inclusive environment and it’s important that our people come from a variety of different backgrounds.
Purpose of the Role
The Commercial Supply Chain Manager is responsible for leading the commercial and transport functions to deliver outstanding customer service, operational excellence, and profitable growth. The role provides leadership across transport, customer account management, and supply chain activities, ensuring the business operates safely, efficiently, and commercially.
Reporting directly to Head of External Sales, Logistics & S&OP, the role will lead the Transport function and Account Managers, driving high performance while maintaining a strong focus on health and safety, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the Transport function and Account Management team to create a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
- Ensure health and safety is embedded in every aspect of the operation, demonstrating visible leadership and ensuring full compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
- Deliver excellent customer service while balancing commercial and operational priorities.
- Drive continuous improvement across transport, planning, logistics and customer account management.
- Develop strong relationships with key customers, ensuring commercial opportunities are identified and customer retention is maximised.
- Work closely with operations, logistics partners and sales teams to optimise supply chain performance and improve service levels.
- Manage budgets, KPIs and performance metrics, identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
- Lead contract negotiations and support commercial decision-making where required.
- Ensure transport operations remain compliant with all regulatory requirements.
- Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration and performance throughout the team.
Experience & Qualifications
- Significant management experience in a commercial, logistics or supply chain management role.
- Proven experience managing transport, customer service or account management teams.
- Demonstrable success in delivering commercial and operational results.
- Experience within manufacturing, industrial or heavy industry is desirable.
- Strong understanding of transport and supply chain operations.
- Relevant transport or logistics qualifications are advantageous.
Knowledge, Skills & Behaviours
- An exceptional leader with the ability to inspire, motivate and develop people.
- A passionate advocate for health and safety, leading by example and challenging unsafe behaviours.
- Commercially astute with the ability to balance customer needs, operational capability and business profitability.
- Results-driven with a track record of delivering measurable improvements.
- Strong decision-maker, comfortable working in a fast-paced operational environment.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Resilient, proactive and able to influence at all levels of the organisation.
- Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving abilities.
- Committed to continuous improvement and driving operational excellence.
Success Measures
- Industry-leading health and safety performance.
- High customer satisfaction and retention.
- Improved supply chain efficiency and service performance.
- Delivery of commercial and financial targets.
- Strong employee engagement and development within the team.
- Continuous improvement in operational and customer service KPIs.
Why Us?
In addition to the role of Commercial Supply Chain Manager we offer an extensive range of career development opportunities and incentives and benefits:
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced holiday entitlement
- Sharesave Scheme
- Buxton Limelights – A discount portal to gain savings from many retailers
- Contributory pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities
- A SigmaRoc company, which is an AIM-quoted lime and industrial limestone group targeting quarried materials assets in the UK and Northern Europe.
To apply for the role, please forward a copy of your CV to [email protected]
Closing date for external applications is Tuesday 28th July 2026
