Lead Materials Controller (Bridgwater Office, Bristol Offices, Site Office and Home occasional travels)

Main Responsibilities

• Lead a team of approximately 8 people
• Plan and coordinate team's work to meet programme needs
• Ensure timely purchasing to align with programme needs
• Take ownership and implement agreed upon purchasing strategies
• Develop and manage category initiatives and budget forecasting within SAP
• Maintain communication with suppliers and commercial team throughout procurement process
• Actively manage procurement from order placement to invoice payment
• Collaborate with various teams to ensure consistent supply of quality materials
• Monitor purchase orders and maintain compliance
• Drive on-time delivery for all external purchases
• Create and manage purchase requisitions and orders using AS9 purchasing system
• Maintain accurate and organised purchasing document packs for audits
• Assist with follow-up and information requests from requesters

Knowledge, Skills, Qualifications & Experience

• Previous experience in a leadership role
• Background in engineering, commercial, or supply chain
• Undergraduate degree in engineering, commercial, supply chain, or business
• Strong attention to detail and goal-oriented mindset
• Proficiency with analytical tools
• Ability to address and resolve supplier issues and delays
• Skilled in building consensus and engaging stakeholders at all levels
• Ability to provide innovative solutions in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient in Office 365 tools such as Excel and Word
• Comfortable following processes with a curious mindset