Materials & Logistics Manager
Kempston, Bedfordshire | £70-£75k Per Annum | Permanent
Ready to own procurement, warehousing and inventory for a manufacturing operation, with a direct line to the COO? This is a senior role where you’ll shape how materials flow through the business and help plan where operations go next.
The role
Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, you’ll lead Material Control and Purchasing. You’ll manage a team of buyers and administrative staff and make sure materials arrive at the right quality and quantity, at the right cost, on time. You’ll also run the warehouse and keep inventory accurate and lean.
You will:
- Lead the procurement of materials, components and supplies, balancing price, consistent quality and reliable delivery
- Negotiate and close major purchasing contracts
- Find and develop high-quality suppliers, managing bids, proposals and information requests
- Review supplier performance, run a supplier rating system and resolve large or recurring material issues
- Represent purchasing at management meetings, helping solve engineering, production and technical problems
- Work with fellow managers on long-term strategy and future operational changes
- Keep inventory accurate in the MRP system, with regular cycle counts and audits
What you’ll need
- A proven track record in materials procurement and supplier evaluation
- Hands-on warehouse management experience
- Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills
- Clear written and verbal communication, with good analytical and people skills
- Extensive MRP system experience and confidence with Microsoft Office
- A degree in Business Administration or similar, or equivalent experience
What’s on offer
- Competitive salary - £70k-£75k per annum
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Company sick pay
- Company events
- Free on-site parking
How to apply
Apply now with your CV, or contact Will Drake at Octagon on wdrake@octagongroup.co.uk for a confidential conversation.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Materials & Logistics Manager in Kempston employer: Octagon Recruitment Group
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