Materials Coordinator

Warburtons; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery company in Bolton is looking for a detail-oriented Materials Coordinator to ensure optimal materials inventory and drive supply chain improvements. This role offers fantastic career progression support and requires experience in supply management and effective communication with stakeholders. A hybrid work model is available. Join a dynamic team committed to your growth and success, with excellent benefits including a discretionary profit share and health support.

Benefits

Discretionary profit share

Opportunity for additional annual leave

Award winning pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee discounts

Personal development investment

Health and wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing supply and inventory, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Skilled at establishing trust and credibility with both internal teams and external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver projects successfully.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of raw materials inventory across bakery sites and warehouses.
• Resolve delivery and inventory issues quickly and effectively.
• Collaborate with bakery teams for optimal stock levels and cost efficiency.

Skills

Managing supply and inventory

Clear and persuasive communication

Problem-solving

Data interpretation

Project leadership

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Title : Materials Coordinator

Function : Procurement

Contract : Permanent

Location : Bolton – Hybrid

Join our Procurement team!

Are you detail-oriented, proactive, and ready to play a key role in keeping our supply chain running smoothly? As a Materials Coordinator in the Procurement department at Warburtons, you’ll be at the heart of our operations ensuring the right materials are in the right place at the right time.

We’re recruiting for this role due to an internal promotion, highlighting the career progression opportunities available within the procurement team. At Warburtons, we’re passionate about developing our people whether through structured training, mentoring, or hands‑on experience.

The Recipe

In this fast‑paced and varied role, you’ll take ownership of raw materials inventory across our bakery sites, external warehouse partner, and supplier locations ensuring a consistent supply within agreed stock levels and ordering parameters. You’ll play a vital role in supporting material change initiatives, from introducing new raw materials and updating existing ones to managing the delisting process for those no longer required.

Your insight will help drive supply chain improvements by working closely with our Procurement team to identify and implement enhancements to inbound logistics. You’ll also collaborate with bakery teams, offering training and guidance to help them maintain optimal stock levels while balancing cost efficiency and operational flexibility.

As a key point of contact between Warburtons and external suppliers, you’ll resolve delivery and inventory issues quickly and effectively. You’ll also contribute to the development of inbound systems and processes to improve supplier delivery performance.

Additionally, you’ll manage relationships with external providers responsible for raw materials storage and distribution, ensuring we have the most efficient and cost‑effective solutions in place. Acting as the central liaison, you’ll ensure smooth communication and coordination across all touchpoints.

This opportunity is perfect for individuals at any stage of their procurement career—whether you’re just starting out and eager to build your expertise, or you bring proven experience and are looking to take the next step. The role offers a dynamic environment where you can learn, develop, and thrive, supported by a team committed to your growth and success.

Essential Ingredients

• Proven experience in managing supply and inventory, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.
• Clear, persuasive, and influential communicator, capable of engaging stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at establishing trust and credibility with both internal teams and external partners.
• A meticulous problem solver with the ability to interpret data and extract meaningful insights.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and deliver projects successfully.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and Word at an intermediate level.

Extra Dough

• A slice of the annual profits (discretionary profit share)
• Family time is important to us so as well as your holiday entitlement, we'll give you the opportunity to purchase up to an extra week’s annual leave
• Award winning pension scheme with company contributions of 7%
• Life assurance
• Products you will love along with deals and discounts for you and the family through our Extra Dough website
• Continued investment in your personal development
• Fully stocked kitchens filled with our delicious products for you to enjoy with your daily brew!
• Support for your health and wellbeing, including access to free physiotherapy, 24 / 7 access to a confidential helpline for practical advice and a comprehensive occupational health service