Drylining, insulation and M&E solutions distributor etag has appointed Eoin O’Neill (pictured) as group procurement category director.
Eoin will be responsible for creating cross-functional collaboration between etag’s UK and Ireland teams, combining strategic buying, planning, supplier management data analysis and more to help grow the business.
He started his career working in mechanical and electrical construction with AirconMech, before joining Irish-owned agricultural manufacturing firm Pearson International in 2011 as an Electrical Technician.
He progressed in the business over the following 10 years to Operations Manager, then in 2021, joined Etex as a Senior Buyer and Planner for the Irish market. Here, he led the company’s operational purchasing before being promoted to Strategic Buyer for both Ireland and the UK, tasked with enhancing synergies and creating efficiencies across the two territories.
As Group Procurement Category Director for etag, Eoin’s role will centre on engaging with suppliers to optimise the business’ product offering, ensuring it’s tailored to meet the demands of customers navigating changing legislation and building requirements.
Speaking of his new role, Eoin said: “Whether it’s the growing demand for high rise retrofit projects, or new government initiatives designed to create safer buildings, now more than ever our customers require a supplier that is knowledgeable about their evolving needs – but also competitive in terms of pricing and availability. This presents a clear opportunity for etag to capitalise.
“Providing the right solution, at the right time, at the right price, are the very fundamentals etag has been built on. I’m keen to use my experience to maximise the business’ previous successes, and ensure it’s centrally placed as a key supply partner for the businesses working on new building projects across the UK and Ireland.”
Tony Taylor, CEO for etag, said: “With both technical and operational experience, and having worked across both the UK and Irish markets, Eoin has the expertise required to help us identify ways to enhance our product offering and provide our customers with everything they need to perform to their highest ability. I’m very pleased to welcome him to the team and look forward to seeing the many brilliant ways he will influence our business.”
