MATERIALS MANAGER
CV-LibraryHailsham, East SussexpermanentPosted: 5 March 2026
Apply NowOur 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
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