Temporary Supply Chain Assistant

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Supply Chain Assistant

Location: Redditch

Hours: Full‑Time | Temporary 18 months.

Industry: Precision Engineering / Manufacturing

About the Role

We are recruiting a Supply Chain Assistant to oversee the full cradle‑to‑grave supply chain within a precision engineering environment. This role combines purchasing, production control, materials planning, and supplier management to ensure high‑quality components and materials are delivered on time and to specification.

If you have strong experience in precision engineering, CNC machining, or high‑tolerance manufacturing, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end‑to‑end purchasing of precision‑engineered components, raw materials, and subcontract services.
• Identify, evaluate, and develop suppliers capable of meeting tight tolerances and quality standards.
• Negotiate pricing, delivery schedules, and long‑term supply agreements.
• Plan and control production schedules aligned with capacity, customer demand, and engineering changes.
• Oversee material flow, WIP tracking, and job releases into machining and assembly.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and ensure full material traceability (including CoCs and batch records).
• Resolve shortages, delays, and supply disruptions quickly and effectively.
• Support continuous improvement across purchasing, planning, and material control processes.

Skills & Experience

• Supply chain or purchasing experience in precision engineering, CNC machining, aerospace, automotive, or similar fields.
• Strong production planning or production control background.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings/specifications.
• Confident negotiator with excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Experience using D365 and or IFS, ERP systems.
• Strong focus on quality, accuracy, and on‑time delivery.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to lead and shape the entire supply chain lifecycle.
• Work with highly skilled engineering and manufacturing teams.
• Stable, growing, precision engineering environment.

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1