At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage materials and liaise between engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers.
- Company: Leading engineering organisation focused on quality and continuous improvement.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and opportunities for travel.
- Other info: Dynamic role with strategic leadership opportunities.
- Why this job: Be a key player in ensuring product excellence and supplier relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in materials management and strong communication skills.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: Abingdon
Salary: 50,000 - 55,000 per annum
Our client is a leading organisation in the engineering sector, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and services with a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.
The Role: As a Materials Manager, you will be the vital link between the engineering and quality assurance teams and the supplier base, ensuring that specifications, quality, delivery expectations, and sourcing strategies are effectively communicated, implemented, and maintained.
Main Responsibilities:
- Act as the primary liaison between engineering, quality assurance, and suppliers.
- Understand and interpret specifications, communicating requirements clearly to suppliers.
- Ensure excellent on-time delivery performance within the supply chain.
- Maintain a strong working knowledge of ISO 9001 requirements and act as the link between quality assurance and suppliers.
- Review specifications and recommend design-for-manufacture changes to engineering.
- Negotiate supplier agreements, pricing, and control costs.
- Audit suppliers to ensure compliance with requirements.
- Undertake domestic and international travel as required.
Strategic and Leadership Expectations:
- Define, plan, and implement the sourcing strategy.
- Translate operational, engineering, and quality requirements into a robust sourcing approach.
- Build and maintain strong supplier partnerships.
Materials Manager employer: Planet Recruitment
As a leading organisation in the engineering sector, our client offers an exceptional work environment in Abingdon, where innovation and quality are at the forefront of their mission. Employees benefit from a culture that prioritises continuous improvement, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative atmosphere that fosters strong relationships between teams. With competitive salaries and the chance to engage in both domestic and international travel, this role as Materials Manager promises a rewarding career path for those looking to make a significant impact.
