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TROSTAN DENE LTD; Accrington; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme ( employer 4.5%,/ 3.5%)

Employee discounts and perks

Hybrid working options (4:1 split)

Job summary

Trostan-Dene, a leading manufacturer in East Lancashire, is looking for a capable Materials/Procurement Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. You will manage forecasts, purchase orders, expediting, price updates, and supplier communications while supporting consignment stock control.

The role requires strong lean and stock control expertise, experience in an electronics/engineering environment, and leadership to implement improvements.

Qualifications

• Excellent knowledge of stock control systems and Lean techniques.
• Experience in Electronics or Engineering with ISO9001 / ISO45001 awareness.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with good written/verbal communication.
• Strong problem-solving and change management abilities.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and IT literacy (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Optimise purchase prices and stock levels to support cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure materials are available on time to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate stock records and effective inventory control.
• Proactively identify and implement process and business improvements using Lean techniques.
• Lead Lean projects and initiatives, including 5S and Kanban.
• Complete risk assessments, audits and inspections on time, driving HSE improvements.
• Maintain a safe, clean workplace while adhering to Quality and Health & Safety systems.
• Support wider business functions to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean supply chain

Stock control

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within a leading manufacturer in the East Lancashire area. 6 month fixed term contract.

Your role will be to administrate all aspects of material supply (raising of forecasts, purchase orders, expediting / deferrals, updating prices/MOQs/trigger levels, communicating supply issues internally) Work with suppliers regarding consignment stock control. Identify and implement improvements to purchasing and inventory control.

Job duties

• Optimise purchase prices and stock levels to support cost-effective procurement.
• Ensure materials are available on time to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate stock records and effective inventory control.
• Proactively identify and implement process and business improvements using Lean supply chain techniques.
• Actively contribute to Lean projects and initiatives, including 5S standards and Kanban supply chains.
• Complete risk assessments, audits and inspections on time, driving improvements in health, safety and efficiency.
• Maintain a safe, clean and organised workplace while adhering to all Quality and Health & Safety systems.
• Demonstrate flexibility and support wider business functions, contributing to continuous business improvement.

Looking for

• Excellent knowledge of stock control systems and Lean supply chain techniques.
• Previous experience within an Electronics or Engineering environment, with good understanding of ISO9001 Quality and ISO45001 Health & Safety procedures.
• Strong leadership, people development and interpersonal skills, with excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to implement and manage change effectively.
• Ability to develop and deliver strategies focused on continuous improvement and enhanced business performance, with strong customer and quality awareness and good IT skills across Outlook, Excel and Word.

Offer

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension scheme (4.5% employer and 3.5% employee)
• Employee discounts and perks
• Hybrid working options (4:1 split, to be available after a period of settling in)
• Hours:Approx. 37.5 hours/week with flexible start times between 7am–9am