Materials Manager

Overview

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

Reporting to the Depot Manager Salisbury and liaison with Farnham Depot Manager this post will ensure that materials, policies and procedures are in place and are operated and adhered to at Salisbury Train Care Depot.

Establish requirements, supply and control of a comprehensive materials management strategy at Salisbury, Farnham and Island Line Fleet Depots liaising with internal and external customers, agents and suppliers to meet the planned and unplanned demands whilst ensuring the relevant ISO quality standards and financial budgets are adhered to.

Manage material budgetary constraints and ensure material budget is adhered to or make necessary arrangements with the Finance Department.

Manage and control the complete materials supply chain ensuring sustained availability at the least overall cost for SWR.

Ensuring stock held is fully managed and is reflected accurately within the relevant computer based systems and financial reports.

Ensure MATpro policy is adhered to, regularly reviewed and updated to ensure its relevance to latest ISO standards and SWR business requirements.

This post is also responsible for the efficient management, storage and dispatch of warranty material.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• To communicate with SWR Directors and Manager's, Supervisors, Staff, Stores Personnel, Leasing Companies, Unipart Rail and other suppliers/agents or customers regarding all material and stock requirements
• Make sourcing decisions ensuring that order timing, quantity, quality, price and delivery are consistent with specification and relevant maintenance levels and customer due dates, Take action to secure delivery in the event of emergencies or poor performance.
• Initiate material plans for key materials in conjunction with customers, negotiating with suppliers to achieve materials flow, which minimises stock but supports sustained availability. Programme regular plan reviews with both customers, agents and suppliers and manage change control.
• Ownership for the Management Materials budget in conjunction with Functional Managers taking into account of the business plan and targets. Monitor budgetary performance and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare information for Fleet KPI pack each period.
• Introduce and maintain effective audit and monitoring arrangements which demonstrate efficient and effective management of materials and a continuous improvement cycle. This includes monitoring of Salisbury, Farnham and Island Line SAP. (System Analysis Programme) users.
• Lead, direct and develop stores personnel
• Manage qualifications process for local supplies. Carry out audits of contractual performance and compliance as necessary.
• Agree timelines for maintenance material requirements with Salisbury and IOW Depot Managers to ensure material is delivered to maintenance plan and requirements.
• Ensure that suppliers perform and supply goods as per contracted obligations.
• To carry out time with your manager, attendance management, communication briefings, poor performance, and disciplinary interviews as and when required.
• Liaise with central first group procurement and other SWR materials managers, external and internal contractors and suppliers to obtain materials, when required to meet productivity targets and maintenance requirements.
• To maintain and use the company credit card, within the company guidelines provided, keep records and providing evidence of usage as required.
• Manage material in accordance with Fleet Materials Procedure (Mat Pro)
• Primary decision maker on materials, planning and scheduling.
• Authority to contract up to limit (if any) of authority delegated to post holder.
• Additional tasks as specified by the local Depot Manager

You'll need to have:

• Excellent communication, report writing, and negotiating skills are…