Materials Controller & Purchasing Specialist - On-Time Production

SF Recruitment; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Controller/Purchasing Assistant in Mansfield, England. This full-time, permanent position requires expertise in procurement within a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will identify suppliers, manage purchase orders, and maintain stock levels while ensuring compliance with standards. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. If you're interested, please submit your updated CV.

Qualifications

• Background in procurement or supply chain roles within a manufacturing setting.
• Experience managing suppliers and building effective, long-term relationships.
• Strong analytical skills with a focus on accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Select appropriate suppliers for product categories.
• Track supplier performance including lead times and quality.
• Create purchase orders and manage material planning.
• Review sales trends and address capacity pressures.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction in Procurement Strategy.
• Maintain stock levels and minimize obsolete materials.
• Support sales and estimating functions as needed.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies to ensure timely payments.
• Provide cost insights for effective cost management.
• Uphold compliant supplier management practices.

Skills

Supplier management

Analytical capability

Attention to detail

Expertise in Microsoft Excel

Job description

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Materials Controller/Purchasing Assistant in Mansfield, England. This full-time, permanent position requires expertise in procurement within a manufacturing setting. The successful candidate will identify suppliers, manage purchase orders, and maintain stock levels while ensuring compliance with standards. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel are essential. If you're interested, please submit your updated CV.