Materials Controller

Materials Controller/Purchasing Assistant needed in North Nottinghamshire Full time, permanent role - Office Based Monday to Thursday 8-5pm, with a slightly earlier Friday finish Responsibilities - Identify and select the most appropriate suppliers from the Approved Supplier List for the product categories you oversee, ensuring choices support both cost efficiency and strong delivery performance. Your decisions should balance profitability with the ability to meet customer and production requirements on time. - Track supplier performance closely, including lead times and quality, and escalate any issues early to keep production running smoothly. - Create accurate purchase orders, manage material planning, and oversee expediting activities to maintain a consistent flow of materials into production. - Review sales trends and order patterns to spot upcoming capacity pressures, putting solutions in place before they impact supply. - Contribute to the wider Procurement Strategy by identifying opportunities for cost reductions or operational improvements, such as bulk purchasing, negotiated discounts, or alternative sourcing routes. - Maintain stock levels within agreed budgets while actively looking for ways to minimise excess and reduce the risk of obsolete materials. - Build a thorough understanding of all processes within the purchasing team to ensure flexibility, effective cover, and seamless continuity. - Support the sales and estimating functions as needed, including ..... full job details .....