Are you a strong leader with a proven track record in materials management, purchasing, and inventory control? This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in a pivotal role where you’ll drive efficiency, ensure continuity of supply, and support future growth.
About the Role
As Materials Manager, you will oversee the purchasing and inventory functions, ensuring the smooth and cost-effective supply of materials and services. You’ll lead a skilled team, drive process improvements, and work closely with senior stakeholders across operations, finance, quality, HR, and sales.
This role is central to ensuring operational success, customer satisfaction, and the achievement of strategic business goals.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, manage, and develop the Materials & Purchasing team.
- Develop and implement materials management processes to deliver superior performance.
- Identify and introduce tools, systems, and processes to meet evolving customer needs.
- Balance inventory levels to optimise costs while maintaining delivery performance.
- Build strong cross-functional relationships to improve planning and forecasting.
- Define and monitor supply chain and inventory metrics, driving continuous improvement.
- Lead and participate in key projects supporting business growth.
- Champion business improvement programmes and demonstrate principled leadership.
About You
We’re looking for a proactive, commercially aware leader who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on management. You’ll bring:
- Significant experience in materials management, purchasing, or supply chain leadership.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- A track record of developing teams and individuals through effective leadership.
- The ability to influence senior stakeholders and deliver business objectives.
- A focus on continuous improvement and operational excellence.
Why Apply?
This role offers the chance to make a real impact, leading a high-performing team in a business that values innovation, collaboration, and customer satisfaction. If you’re motivated by challenge, improvement, and results, this is an opportunity to thrive.