Overview
Materials & Purchasing Team Leader – Manufacturing – Permanent – On-site. Salary: GBP30,000 - GBP35,000.
A well-established UK manufacturing business is recruiting a Materials & Purchasing Team Leader to take ownership of purchasing, supplier coordination, and material flow into production.
This is a stable company with a long trading history and a small, close-knit team. The role has become available due to the previous post-holder moving on and is now being recruited as a fresh appointment.
The Role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager, you will manage day-to-day purchasing and materials activities to support efficient production.
* Sourcing, assessing, and selecting suppliers
* Managing quotations and raising purchase orders for materials, parts, and sub-assemblies
* Monitoring supplier delivery, quality, cost, and performance
* Supporting supplier improvement and cost reduction activities
* Coordinating approval of first production samples
* Using an MRP system to forecast material demand and control inventory
* Managing incoming goods, quality checks, storage, and issue to production
* Controlling stock levels for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
* Handling non-conforming materials and supplier returns
* Completing stock counts and month-end reconciliations
* Maintaining safe working practices and good housekeeping in stores
This is a hands-on role that combines purchasing, materials control, and light team leadership.
About You
You will likely have:
* Experience in purchasing, materials management, or supply chain within manufacturing
* Experience using an MRP or ERP system (any system considered)
* Good supplier communication and basic negotiation skills
* Strong organisation and attention to detail
* A practical, reliable approach and willingness to get involved
This role suits someone moving beyond a stores-focused position into a more commercial purchasing role.
Progression
There is long-term progression toward a Purchasing / Materials Manager position, dependent on business growth and performance.
Working Pattern & Benefits
* Fully site-based role
* Full flexitime with the ability to accrue up to 3 flexi days
* Stable role within a long-established business
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