Materials Manager of Additional Services (Rolling Stock) Chester | £28.94 per hour (Inside IR35) | Initial 6-month contract, likely to be extended The Opportunity: As the Materials Manager of Additional Services, you will be responsible for ensuring the timely delivery of materials and services to maintain fleet operations, with a particular focus on depot activities related to additional services. The volume of materials is high, and the role requires a proactive approach in assisting with managing the workload. The ideal candidate will be comfortable chasing suppliers, managing supplier guarantees, handling NCRs, and ensuring accountability. You will also need to be confident in pushing and following up with suppliers to maintain supply chain efficiency. Key Responsibilities: Ensure materials and services are available to support operations and maintenance activities. Coordinate Material Controllers and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Manage stock levels, procurement activities, and supplier negotiations. Oversee material control processes, including repairable and warranty items, and handle NCRs. Proactively chase suppliers for deliveries and guarantee compliance. Liaise directly with customers to align material levels and operational needs. Support supply chain efficiency and continuous improvement initiatives. Engage with suppliers on warranty and penalty claims management Essential Criteria: Proven experience in Materials Management, Purchasing, or Logistics roles. Previous experience in an Engineering or Rail environment is highly desirable. Minimum of three years of experience in material supervision, inventory control, or supply chain supervision. Familiarity with mechanical and electrical systems and components is a plus. Experience with warranty claims, repairable items, or reverse logistics is advantageous. Closing Date: Friday 14th March 2025 How to apply for the role: If you are interested in the Materials Manager of Additional Services position, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page. Likely Job Titles: Supply Chain Manager, Procurement and Materials Manager, Inventory and Logistics Manager, Senior Material Controller, Materials and Procurement Coordinator, Operations Materials Manager, Material Planning Manager, Depot Materials Manager About Ford & Stanley Group Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom. Ford & Stanley TalentWise – Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment – Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance – Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business