Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager

Breedon Group plc; Forest of Dean; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adops

Free on-site Parking

Gym Access

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Volunteering Policy

Subsidised canteen

Holiday buy scheme

Digital GP

Job summary

Breedon Group plc seeks an Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager to lead the stores and procurement function for engineering materials, parts and services essential to safe, reliable plant operations at Hope Cement Works.

You will drive stock accuracy, supplier governance and cost improvements while coordinating with maintenance, production and reliability teams to support planned and reactive work. A strong focus on safety and data reporting is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering stores, MRO materials management or related supply chain roles within manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Strong stock control and stores best practices knowledge; capable of improving value and service levels.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management and governance.
• Experience with ERP/CMMS (prefer Maximo) and proficient MS Office tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily engineering stores operations: receipt, storage, issue and control of parts and consumables.
• Take ownership of stock accuracy via cycle counts and audits; manage critical spares and obsolete stock.
• Lead purchasing for engineering parts and selected services; ensure governance compliance.
• Develop supplier relationships to improve delivery, quality and cost performance.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production and reliability teams to ensure material availability.
• Support shutdowns, maintenance and capital projects via planning and coordination of materials.
• Monitor spend, stock value and inventory KPIs; drive cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records in Maximo and other systems; produce reports as required.
• Promote safety and legal compliance in all stores activities.

Skills

Engineering stores management

MRO materials management

Inventory management

ERP & CMMS (Maximo)

Budgeting & cost control

Data analysis & reporting

Stakeholder management

Leadership & team supervision

Education

HNC/HND or equivalent in Engineering/Manufacturing/Supply Chain

Tools

Maximo

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager

Department: Operations and Maintenance

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire

Description

The Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager is responsible for leading the Engineering Stores and Purchasing function, ensuring the effective procurement, control and availability of engineering materials, spare parts, consumables and services required to support safe, reliable and cost-effective plant operations. Working closely with maintenance, production and procurement teams, the role plays a key part in supporting plant reliability, operational performance and continuous improvement

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day management of engineering stores operations, ensuring accurate receipt, storage, issue and control of materials and spare parts.
• Maintain stock accuracy through cycle counting, inventory audits and effective stock control processes.
• Manage critical spares, obsolete stock and inventory levels to support plant reliability and business continuity.
• Lead purchasing activities for engineering parts, consumables and selected contracted services, ensuring compliance with company policies and governance requirements.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships to improve value, delivery performance, quality and service levels.
• Collaborate with maintenance, production and reliability teams to ensure materials are available to support planned and reactive work.
• Support major shutdowns, maintenance activities and capital projects through effective planning and coordination of materials.
• Monitor stock value, purchasing spend and inventory performance, identifying opportunities for cost savings and process improvements.
• Maintain accurate records and data within Maximo and other business systems, producing reports and KPIs as required.
• Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental requirements

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Experience in engineering stores, MRO materials management, purchasing or supply chain functions within manufacturing, process or heavy industry environments.
• Strong understanding of inventory management, stock control and stores best practices.
• Knowledge of purchasing processes, supplier management, negotiation and procurement governance.
• Ability to analyse data, manage budgets and identify opportunities for operational and cost improvements.
• Experience using ERP and CMMS systems, preferably Maximo, along with strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent planning, organisation and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across multiple teams.
• Proactive, self-motivated and focused on delivering results through continuous improvement.
• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Logistics or a related discipline is desirable.

Job Benefits

• Company Pension
• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoptions Scheme
• Free on-site Parking
• Gym Access
• Health & Wellbeing Initiatives
• Life Assurance
• Share Save Scheme
• Volunteering Policy
• Subsidised canteen
• Holiday buy scheme
• Digital GP