Materials Manager
📍 Based in Redditch – commutable from Bromsgrove, Droitwich, Alcester, Studley, Solihull, Worcester, Kidderminster, and surrounding areas
💰 Salary: Circa £35,000 – £40,000 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Are you a skilled Materials Manager ready to step into a new challenge with minimal delay?
Our client, a precision engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced and proactive Materials Manager to join their site near Redditch. The successful candidate will take ownership of raw material planning, supplier performance, and inventory control across multiple business areas.
🛠 Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the full materials planning function and team leadership
- Ensure timely ordering, tracking and delivery of raw materials
- Manage daily material launch charts and exception reports
- Coordinate with operational teams to meet 95%+ material launch performance targets
- Lead and improve supplier relationships and delivery performance
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) with appropriate material availability
- Collaborate with accounts, sales, and engineering on materials-related queries and quotes
- Drive continuous improvement and stock optimisation
🎯 What You’ll Need:
- Previous experience in a materials or supply chain management role within a manufacturing environment
- Excellent planning, organisational, and supplier management skills
- Strong knowledge of material MRP systems and Microsoft Office
- Experience leading a team and managing departmental performance
- Confident communicator with a focus on process improvement and delivery
⚠️ Please note: Due to business requirements, only candidates with a notice period of 2 weeks or less can be considered for this role. This is a time-sensitive vacancy.
If you're ready to step into an impactful role within a fast-paced, supportive environment, apply now for immediate consideration.