Material Controller x 4 - Locations: Bridgwater, Bristol, Site Office, Remote

Principal Accountabilities:

Take ownership and implement agreed-upon purchasing strategies
Develop and manage category input and initiatives for the budget process and forecasting procurement cost savings within SAP (Reporting tool)
Maintain communication with suppliers and commercial teams during procurement to ensure timely delivery while adhering to procurement documents
Actively manage the procurement process from order placement to receipt of products and subsequent payment of invoices
Build and maintain strong vendor relationships within the supported category
Negotiate and place orders, and enter contracts for procurement of necessary materials to ensure on-time delivery for station needs
Collaborate with various teams to ensure continuity of quality supply
Monitor purchase orders and take necessary steps to ensure compliance
Drive on-time delivery for all external purchases
Receive purchase requests, consult with the requester to develop specifications, identify viable suppliers, and obtain quotes
Prepare purchase requisitions and orders using the purchasing system (AS9)
Maintain accurate and organised purchasing document packs for auditing purposes
Assist with follow-ups and provide information to requesters regarding orders

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications, and Experience:

Strong attention to detail and target-driven
Proficient with analytical tools
Ability to resolve problems and issues with suppliers involving delivery, quantity, or damages
Exceptional influencing and team-building skills, with the ability to build consensus and engage with key stakeholders at all levels
Demonstrated ability to provide innovative solutions for complex purchasing initiatives in a fast-paced, demanding environment
Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Excel and Word
Comfortable following processes with a healthy questioning attitude
Minimum education requirement of GCSE/National Qualifications standards
Valid driver's licence
Objective: We are seeking four experienced Material Controllers to join our Clients team in various locations: Bridgwater, Bristol, Site Office, and Remote. These individuals will take ownership and implement purchasing strategies, manage category input and initiatives, and maintain strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidates will have a strong attention to detail, be proficient with analytical tools, and be able to resolve issues with suppliers. They should have exceptional influencing and team-building skills, as well as the ability to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment. Proficiency in Office 365 tools is required, as well as a minimum education requirement of GCSE/National Qualifications standards and a valid driver's licence