Materials Manager Location: Hailsham UK Reports to: Operations Director Why Join Us? This is more than a Materials Manager role it s a chance to step into a leadership position where you ll make a tangible impact on a fast-growing, innovation-driven business. You ll have the scope to shape systems, lead a dedicated team, and directly influence how we deliver to customers worldwide. You ll be joining a collaborative, high-energy environment where ideas are valued, processes are evolving, and career growth is encouraged. If you re motivated by challenge, variety, and building something lasting, you ll thrive here. The Opportunity As our Materials Manager, you will: Lead with impact: Manage and develop a talented team of 9, driving engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement. Own performance: Achieve and sustain world-class On-Time Delivery performance for both customers and suppliers (95%+). Shape the future: Build scalable processes and systems that will underpin our next phase of growth. Be hands-on and strategic: Balance day-to-day operational excellence with input into business-wide decisions. Collaborate widely: Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, Finance, and Sales to ensure alignment and customer satisfaction. What You ll Bring 10+ years experience in purchasing, planning, and logistics in a low-volume, high-complexity manufacturing environment, including at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record in production planning and purch