Procter and Street is delighted to be partnering with a successful Civil Engineering Contractor based in Trafford Park. They have an exciting opening for a Materials Controller to join their Purchasing and Planning team. The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Purchasing and Planning Lead with the purchasing and inventory for an allocated material / supplier portfolio. This is an exceptional opportunity for a keen and enthusiastic candidate to join a growing business who support and encourage professional growth.
You will be tasked with:
* Ensuring all material requirements are met by raising appropriate purchase orders
* Chasing and expediting purchase orders with suppliers to ensure material availability to meet production schedules
* Ensuring supplier deliveries are booked in
* Ensuring any discrepancies for goods received Vs goods ordered are investigated and resolved
* Maintain stock levels for materials / consumables and packaging items to ensure availability for manufacturing
* Monitor supplier performance and ensure any returns are processed efficiently
What are we looking for?
* Previous experience in a Materials Controller / Purchasing Assistant / Purchasing Administrator / Inventory controller / Supply Chain Planner / Stock Control / Demand Planning role
* Good working knowledge of IT
* Previous experience in a Construction environment (Desired)