NES Fircroft are working alongside a world leader in metallurgical plant solutions and a full-line supplier who are looking to add a Materials Controller to their Sheffield Office.  This role is available on a permanent basis.

Main Purpose:

To manage supplier delivery performance for defined projects/orders, ensuring timely delivery. This includes owning the supplier order and coordinating all related activities until delivery.

Responsibilities:
•    Expediting Plans: Develop plans with Procurement, SQM, and stakeholders based on performance data and project risks.
•    Supplier Schedules: Ensure receipt and regular review of suppliers' manufacturing schedules, addressing potential delivery risks.
•    Supplier Visits: Monitor progress through visits and develop countermeasures if necessary.
•    Free Issue Parts & Documentation: Coordinate delivery of parts and ensure quality documentation is reviewed.
•    Progress Tracking: Use IT systems to monitor and communicate project/order statuses.
•    Stakeholder Communication: Communicate order status and address potential delivery risks with stakeholders.
•    Supplier Performance & Relationship Management: Act as the primary contact, manage supplier relationships, and ensure contractual obligations are met.
•    KPIs & Continuous Improvement: Define, monitor, and report KPIs, developing improvement plans to address underperformance.
•    Continuous Improvement: Review and improve processes and systems for cost and time efficiencies.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

•    Planning & Organizing: Structured and organized approach.
•    Production Planning Experience: Familiarity with production planning processes.
•    Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail.
•    Communication: Clear communicator, both written and verbal.
•    Priority Setting: Ability to manage high workloads and conflicting demands.
•    Decision Making: Ability to make fast-paced judgements.
•    IT Proficiency: Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office and preferably SAP.
•    Interpersonal Skills: Ability to build effective working relationships and take initiative.
•    Continuous Learning: Commitment to personal development.

Required Experience:

•    Experience in manufacturing, engineering, planning, or expediting roles.
•    Experience working with different cultures.
•    Manufacturing/engineering-related qualifications (desirable but not essential).

Additional Information:

•    Full driving licence required.
•    Willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally at short notice.


With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.