Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager

Breedon Group plc; High Peak; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Bonus scheme

Free on-site Parking

Gym Access

Health & Wellbeing Initiatives

Life Assurance

Share Save Scheme

Volunteering Policy

Canteen subsidies

Job summary

Breedon Group plc is seeking an Engineering Stores and Purchasing Manager to lead the engineering stores and procurement functions at Hope Cement Works, Derbyshire. You will ensure timely availability of parts, materials and services to support safe, reliable plant operations and continuous improvement.

Key duties include stock control, supplier management, and coordinating with maintenance, production and reliability teams for planned and reactive work.

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering stores, MRO materials management, purchasing or supply chain 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.

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

Leadership

Planning

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Maximo (ERP/CMMS)

MS 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