Material Management Associate

Material Management Associate

Bedford

£30 - 33K/annum

We are seeking a proactive Materials Management Assistant to support our Materials Management Lead in ensuring we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative, purchasing, or supply chain experience who enjoys working with data, suppliers, and inventory systems in a fast-paced environment.

Essential Skills & Experience

Strong interest in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Inventory Management, or Procurement.
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Comfortable working with spreadsheets, data, and reporting tools.
Strong communication skills with confidence to engage suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Proactive approach to problem-solving and issue resolution.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within Purchasing, Procurement, Inventory Control, Supply Chain Administration, or Materials Management.
Experience within manufacturing, wholesale, distribution, engineering, or logistics environments.
Familiarity with ERP or inventory management systems such as SAP.
Understanding of stock control, purchasing processes, or supply chain operations.
Knowledge of the electrical, cable, or industrial products sector would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

Excellent opportunity to develop a career within Supply Chain and Materials Management.
Supportive team environment with ongoing training and development.
Exposure to purchasing, inventory planning, supplier management, and procurement processes.
Competitive salary and benefits package.

How to Apply:

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Insha Khursheed on (phone number removed) or submit your CV to Insha.Khursheed(url removed) alternatively, apply to this advert!

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