JOB DESCRIPTION About the role We have an exciting opportunity for a Materials Manager to join our team in Oldham on a permanent, full-time basis. We offer hybrid working opportunities. Reporting to the Head of Performance and Improvement, you will be required to manage the process and oversee the control for material usage and costs to ensure our operational requirements are met. You will ensure that material usage is recorded to prove the value for money for our repair's services, and is fully legitimate and transparent in cost, payment, and usage. What we're looking for We are a customer-focussed organisation, so we know that how we do things is just as important as what we do. You will not only be an experienced procurement manager, but also support the complete material flow from purchase, planning, control, and contribute to the company needs and customer requirements. You will also be able to demonstrate experience of: Assisting in scoping, managing, and delivering a portfolio of materials suppliers. Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure quality and availability. Produce detailed reports to ensure transparency in spending and visibility of goods used. Develop and maintain relationships with the Procurement Team and suppliers to ensure contracts meet the needs of Guinness and our customers, providing value for money. Act as the point of contact for operations regarding supplier performance and continuous improvement of supply. Monitor supplier compliance daily for price and quality. Use reports to review materials usage regularly and engage with operatives to ensure only the required products are on their vans and suppliers are providing the right products. Review stock availability reports regularly to ensure suppliers always hold mandated stock available in branches for collection and van replenishment. Manage price changes for existing and new products. Ensure catalogues reflect need and non-catalogue products are controlled effectively. Develop appropriate SLAs and KPIs in line with Guinness's requirements. Ensure supplier financial information is accurate and transactions are visible in appropriate systems. Manage processes to ensure invoices on hold are minimal and all transactions are accounted for and reportable at operative level. Essential Skills / Experience Proven experience in a Purchasing or Procurement environment. Experience of supplier and stakeholder management. Experience of managing a portfolio of projects, working to tight deadlines, and with a range of different customers. Knowledge of the Accuserv system or equivalent. Strong attention to detail. Good analytical and negotiating skills. Positive attitude with a solution orientated approach. Essential Qualifications Educated to A level or equivalent level of competence. Desired Membership Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply If you're interested in joining us and would like to apply for this role, please review the role profile to view all the key responsibilities and to ensure you meet the essential criteria. INDTGP TJTGP ABOUT US The Guinness Partnership is one of the leading providers of affordable housing and care services in England. We build and manage homes and provide housing services for around 140,000 customers nationwide. Guinness Property, our in-house maintenance service, delivers repairs to 55,000 of our homes. Our national teams deliver rapid-response housing repairs, maintenance, and improvement services to ensure our customers' homes are safe and maintained to a high standard. The Guinness Partnership is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all colleagues, and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.