Materials & Logistics Manager in Woolwich, London

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.