Incoming Material Manager

Key Recruitment Limited; Sheet; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Key Recruitment Limited is recruiting an Incoming Materials Manager for a global leader in cosmetics, consumer goods or pharmaceuticals. Based in Petersfield, the role focuses on ensuring all incoming materials meet quality, regulatory and production needs while leading the QC team and collaborating with Procurement, Manufacturing and suppliers.

Responsibilities include leading QA activities, overseeing inspections, testing, and material releases, and driving improvements in supplier quality,

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in QC/Incoming Materials or Supplier Quality within manufacturing.
• Minimum five years in GMP-regulated environments with at least three years in supervision.
• Strong knowledge of incoming materials control, supplier quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with raw materials and packaging components and testing requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead QA and control for incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Develop Incoming Materials / QC team to improve service, quality, safety and cost.
• Oversee incoming inspection, sampling, testing and material release processes.
• Ensure timely disposition of materials to support production schedules and minimize delays.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing and vendors for material compliance.
• Manage supplier-related quality issues, investigations and corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification, approval and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure GMP, ISO and regulatory compliance for incoming materials.

Skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

QMS systems

Job description

Incoming Materials Manager

8.15am – 4.30pm Monday - Friday

Petersfield

My client is a global leader and is seeking an experienced Incoming Materials Manager to lead quality performance and control of raw materials and packaging components. This role is responsible for ensuring all incoming materials meet quality, regulatory and operational requirements, working closely with suppliers, manufacturing and quality teams to support uninterrupted production.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and control activities for all incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Manage and develop the Incoming Materials / QC team to deliver objectives in service, quality, safety and cost.
• Oversee incoming inspection, sampling, testing and material release processes.
• Ensure timely disposition of materials to support production schedules and minimise delays.
• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Planning and key vendors to ensure material compliance and supply continuity.
• Manage supplier-related quality issues, including investigations, complaints and corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification, approval and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, ISO and regulatory requirements for incoming materials.
• Oversee OOS, deviations and non-conformance investigations related to incoming materials.
• Maintain robust data integrity and documentation practices within electronic QMS systems.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as material release lead time, supplier quality performance and right-first-time metrics.
• Manage laboratory activities related to incoming materials testing (where applicable).
• Oversee outsourced testing and external rework activities.
• Ensure QC equipment used for incoming testing is maintained, calibrated and qualified.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve supplier quality.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in QC, Incoming Materials or Supplier Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in a GMP-regulated environment, with at least three years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of incoming materials control, supplier quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with raw materials and packaging components, including specifications and testing requirements.
• Excellent problem-solving, communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience working cross-functionally with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP and electronic QMS systems.
• Flexibility to support off-shift activities when required.
• Experience in Cosmetics, Consumer Goods or Pharmaceutical industries is highly desirable.