Engineering Stores & Purchasing Manager – Plant Reliability

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

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.