Materials Controller - Urgent Position

Materials Controller 
Up to £30,000 
Leeds, West Yorkshire 

Elevation Recruitment Group are searching for a Materials Controller to join an SME Manufacturing business based in Leeds.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily interactions with all suppliers
• Generate purchase orders for both direct and indirect materials using purchase requisitions, MRP, or other inventory replenishment methods
• Expedite all purchase orders to ensure timely arrival for production and customer needs
• Maintain and manage appropriate stock levels to meet production demands and customer deliveries while avoiding overstocking
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure they meet performance targets for price, quality, and delivery
• Update and maintain supplier information in the system, including prices, lead times, minimum order quantities, order methods, and contact details
• Resolve any invoice discrepancies with suppliers related to quantity and price
• Participate in daily production meetings and provide input as needed
• Engage in lean and continuous improvement initiatives as required
• Participate in company stocktakes

Skills Required:

• Strong understanding of materials management, inventory control, and warehouse operations
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to organise and prioritise tasks to meet targets and objectives
• Capacity to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Positive attitude with a proactive approach
• Logical and analytical thinking

Elevation Recruitment Group’s Procurement and Supply Chain division work with a vast range of businesses across Yorkshire and Humberside, Lincolnshire and East Midlands regions. For this role and other similar Procurement and Supply Chain positions, visit www.elevationrecruitmentgroup.com