PURCHASING & PLANNING MANAGER

Our client is seeking a Materials Manager with solid experience in advanced manufacturing. The Materials Manager will be responsible for driving excellence in production planning, purchasing, stores and logistics. J0B ROLE * Lead a multi-disciplinary team, driving performance, accountability and engagement at all levels. * Provide strong, visual leadership with a balance of strategic oversight and hands-on involvement. * Nurture the culture of ownership, excellence, transparency and efficiency. * Develop scalable processes and systems to support growth and increased activity. * Evaluate and adopt best practices to maintain and develop efficiencies. * Highlight, address, and implement areas of improvement. * Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance and Sales to ensure operational alignment and customer satisfaction. * Bring insight, commercial awareness, and operational perspective to strategic decision-making. Essential Skills & Experience: In order to be successful in this role you will ideally have: * At least 10 years proven experience in purchasing, planning and logistics in a low batch high complexity environment, of which minimum 5 years in a leadership role. * Strong track record in production planning and purchasing. * In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, best manufacturing practices. Required Qualifications: * Degree/HNC in mech engineering. Personal Qualities/Attributes: The following personal qualities/attributes required are: * High energy with confidence, and strong communication skills. * Resilient, adaptable, and results-driven in a fast-moving, high-growth environment. * Analytical, problem-solving, and structured in approach, with strong planning and prioritisation skills. BENEFITS INCLUDE * Competitive salary * 25 days holiday + bank hols * Some flexi time * Private medical insurance * Pension * 4 x death in service