Materials Manager

Job Title: Material Programme Manager Location: High Wycombe Area Job Description: We are looking for a skilled Materials Manager to join our dynamic team.
If you have a strategic mindset, strong planning experience, and the ability to lead in a collaborative environment then this could be the role for you!
Key Responsibilities: Develop and execute material programme plans and subcontract management plans.
Formulate material strategies and apply them to programmes.
Participate in bids and proposals and incorporating material strategies.
Manage material actual cost versus the projected cost.
Make informed decisions in the make/buy/where process.
Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Operations to create project schedules based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Lead proposal activities, including task descriptions and bases of estimates.
Develop accurate Bill of Materials (BOMs) and control changes during the proposal process.
Provide precise materials estimates as required.
Ability to effectively collaborate with Programmes and Engineering to handle obsolescence, long lead times and last-time buy material situations.
Create and implement risk/opportunity plans.
Preferred Qualifications: Proficient planning experience.
Experience in using both ERP/MRP business systems.
Experience with Microsoft Project.
Effectively managing budgets, providing insights and sharing your understanding as needed.
Familiarity with EAC inputs and reviews.
Working closely with Subcontract Managers and other relevant stakeholders to review statements of work.
Experience working with hardware applications and knowledge of manufacturing processes.
The ability to translate business area and customer requirements into actionable strategies.
If this role is of interest then please do apply.