Builders merchanting company Chadwicks Group has appointed Gary Murray as Category Director and a member of its senior leadership team.
Chadwicks, which is owned by Grafton Group, has 50 branches in the Republic of Ireland and operates Chadwicks, Heiton Steel, The Panelling Centre, Telfords, Cork Builders Providers, Proline, Sitetech, Morgans Timber and Davies builders' and plumbers' merchanting businesses in Ireland.
Mr Murray brings 18 years of experience in commercial buying and construction roles across Ireland, the UK, Germany, and the US.
His career began in his family's Irish home-building business before transitioning to Lidl as a graduate, where he spent a decade in property construction and procurement. He advanced to the position of Property and Construction Director for Lidl in both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
Most recently, he worked as Trading Director for Ocado in the UK, the world's largest online food retailer, and as Global Procurement Lead for Circle K, managing procurement across the US, Canada, and Europe.
As Category Director for Chadwicks Group, he will lead the development and implementation of strategic procurement initiatives, ensuring they align with the company's goals and prioritise sustainability and innovation.
He will be responsible for developing and executing product buying strategies that optimise cost efficiency and ensure top-quality products are sourced for Chadwicks Group customers.
Patrick Atkinson, CEO of Chadwicks Group, said the appointment of Gary Murray is a crucial step in the company's commitment to building a strong, experienced team dedicated to providing consistent, high-quality service, exceptional product selection, and value across all branches.
"His strategic expertise will drive our sustainable procurement practices, optimise our supply chain, and ensure we continue to offer top-quality products to our customers," the CEO added.
