Material Supply Officer
| Posting date: | 09 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £19 to £19.10 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 January 2026 |
| Location: | Yeovil, South West, BA20 2YB |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 58674986 |
Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Material Supply Officer to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials while maintaining clear communication with internal stakeholders and suppliers. The role requires strong coordination across supply chain functions, monitoring supplier performance, and supporting business requirements in line with internal processes and contractual obligations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier orders to ensure all materials arrive on time for repairs, maintenance, and other operational tasks.
- Monitor and review supplier performance, addressing issues related to delivery, lead times, and scheduling.
- Support the development of strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable delivery.
- Review and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supplier accounts, including delivery adherence, turnaround times, and critical spares availability.
- Act as a point of contact for supplier-related business requirements and escalation of supply chain issues.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions to develop and implement solutions that meet business needs.
- Ensure proper communication of supply chain information within the team and to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain awareness of shipping arrangements, export licenses, and regulatory requirements affecting supply.
- Facilitate supplier meetings, review performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience managing key suppliers and working across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and solve problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge of materials and inventory management is a plus.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage supplier orders to ensure all materials arrive on time for repairs, maintenance, and other operational tasks.
- Monitor and review supplier performance, addressing issues related to delivery, lead times, and scheduling.
- Support the development of strong supplier relationships to ensure reliable delivery.
- Review and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for supplier accounts, including delivery adherence, turnaround times, and critical spares availability.
- Act as a point of contact for supplier-related business requirements and escalation of supply chain issues.
- Participate in cross-functional discussions to develop and implement solutions that meet business needs.
- Ensure proper communication of supply chain information within the team and to relevant stakeholders.
- Maintain awareness of shipping arrangements, export licenses, and regulatory requirements affecting supply.
- Facilitate supplier meetings, review performance, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience managing key suppliers and working across cross-functional teams.
- Ability to work under pressure and adapt to a rapidly changing environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders and solve problems.
- Excellent interpersonal skills to develop and maintain effective relationships internally and externally.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with SAP is desirable.
- Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally.
- Knowledge of materials and inventory management is a plus.
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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