Materials Management Leader in Hailsham

Materials Manager
Location: Hailsham UK
Reports to: Operations Director

Why Join Us?

This is more than a Materials Manager role it s a chance to step into a leadership position where you ll make a tangible impact on a fast-growing, innovation-driven business. You ll have the scope to shape systems, lead a dedicated team, and directly influence how we deliver to customers worldwide.
You ll be joining a collaborative, high-energy environment where ideas are valued, processes are evolving, and career growth is encouraged. If you re motivated by challenge, variety, and building something lasting, you ll thrive here.

The Opportunity

As our Materials Manager, you will:

• Lead with impact: Manage and develop a talented team of 9, driving engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Own performance: Achieve and sustain world-class On-Time Delivery performance for both customers and suppliers (95%+).
• Shape the future: Build scalable processes and systems that will underpin our next phase of growth.
• Be hands-on and strategic: Balance day-to-day operational excellence with input into business-wide decisions.
• Collaborate widely: Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction.

What You ll Bring

• 10+ years experience in purchasing, planning, and logistics in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a leadership role.
• Proven track record in production planning and purchasing.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and modern manufacturing best practices.
• Degree or HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Exposure to advanced manufacturing technologies.
• Higher education or further professional development in operations or supply chain.

The Type of Person Who Will Thrive Here

• High energy, with the confidence to influence at all levels.
• A resilient, adaptable leader who can navigate the demands of a fast-moving, growth-focused business.
• Analytical and structured, with strong problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• Passionate about developing people, improving processes, and achieving excellence.

What s in It for You

• The chance to make a visible impact in a growing company with international reach.
• A role that blends leadership, strategy, and hands-on delivery.
• The opportunity to develop your career as part of the next generation of leadership.
• A supportive, innovative culture that values ownership, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Excellent benefits including flexible working, good pension contribution, death in service benefit, to name a few,