Materials & Logistics Manager

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Woolwich; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd is seeking a Materials & Stores Manager to oversee materials, stores, equipment and stock within a safety-critical engineering environment, with responsibility for ensuring continuity of spares and critical items.

The role involves procuring spares, managing suppliers and budgets, maintaining accurate inventory records (Maximo or similar), and contributing to health, safety and environmental targets.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, materials or stores management.
• Knowledge of stock control and maintenance systems (Maximo or equivalent).
• Experience in safety-critical engineering environments.
• Experience in transport, rail or marine engineering is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day materials, stores and stock control.
• Procure spares, equipment and materials in line with maintenance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Maintain inventory records using Maximo or equivalent.
• Manage the materials budget within delegated authority.
• Develop strategies for obsolete materials and replacement spares.
• Manage COSHH records and support H&S compliance.
• Monitor recycling and environmental targets.
• Support engineering planning and safety meetings.
• Safely load/unload deliveries and operate relevant vehicles/equipment.

Skills

Procurement

Stock control

Supplier management

Negotiation

Health & Safety

Maximo knowledge

Tools

Maximo

Job description

Materials & Stores Manager
£240 per day Umbrella
Woolwich, London
Contract

We are currently recruiting for a Materials & Stores Manager to support the efficient management of materials, stores, equipment and stock within a safety-critical engineering environment.

You will ensure materials and critical spares are available to support planned and reactive maintenance, while managing suppliers, procurement activity, stock control and budgets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day materials, stores and stock control.
• Procure spares, equipment and materials in line with maintenance requirements.
• Manage supplier performance, quality and delivery.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Maintain accurate inventory and procurement records using Maximo or equivalent.
• Manage the engineering materials budget within delegated authority.
• Develop strategies for obsolete materials and replacement spares.
• Manage COSHH records and support H&S compliance.
• Monitor recycling and environmental targets.
• Support engineering planning and safety meetings.
• Safely load/unload deliveries and operate relevant vehicles/equipment.

Key Requirements:

• Experience in procurement, materials or stores management.
• Knowledge of stock control and planned maintenance systems, ideally Maximo or equivalent.
• Experience within a safety-critical engineering or operational environment.
• Transport, rail or marine engineering experience is desirable.
• Strong supplier management, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise procurement activity and work to tight deadlines.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of vessel/boat operations and engineering principles would be advantageous.