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Materials & Logistics Manager sought by a world leader in the manufacture of automotive components. The company provides quality products, services and solutions worldwide to customers in over 150 countries. Due to an internal promotion, they seek a senior materials management professional to join their Sunderland team as the Materials & Logistics Manager. Your role as Materials & Logistics Manager: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Materials Expeditors and a Materials Supervisor operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven JIT environment. JIT Materials Planning & Control • Ensure continuous material availability to support JIT production with zero line stoppages, • Manage supplier call-offs, sequenced releases, and short lead-time adjustments driven by customer schedule changes, • Lead expediting activities to mitigate material shortages and supply risk, • Proactively identify potential disruptions and implement effective recovery and contingency plans, • Maintain accuracy of MRP parameters, BOMs, and sequencing data to support JIT performance, • Operate confidently with large and complex data sets (e.g. 1,500 part numbers with multiple data attributes) Logistics & Warehousing • Oversee inbound, internal, and line-side logistics within a low-inventory, high-velocity JIT environment, • Ensure efficient goods receipt, storage, picking, kitting, and line feeding, • Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, FIFO, traceability, and space optimisation, • Minimise premium freight and non–value-added handling Leadership & Financial Accountability • Lead, motivate, and develop materials and warehouse teams operating across shifts, • 5 x direct reports: 4 x Expeditors and 1 x Materials Supervisor, • Set clear expectations aligned to KPIs such as OTIF, material availability and line stoppage prevention, • Manage MP&L budgets, inventory investment and freight spend, identifying ongoing cost reduction opportunities, • Ensure full compliance with company policies and procedures Supplier, Customer & Cross-Functional Interface • Act as the primary escalation point for suppliers within the JIT supply chain, • Work closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Customer teams to respond rapidly to schedule fluctuations, • Manage model phase-out activity to minimise obsolescence and support robust customer liability recovery, • Provide accurate forecasting and KPI reporting using designated SCM tools, • Support customer audits, launches and internal reviews Continuous Improvement • Drive lean logistics initiatives, including kanban systems and line-side optimisation, • Improve inventory turns while protecting production continuity, • Track and improve performance across material availability, inventory accuracy, premium freight and supplier delivery Your experience as Materials & Logistics Manager: • Proven leadership experience in Materials, Logistics or Supply Chain within a JIT automotive, manufacturing or engineering environment, • Strong knowledge of JIT operations, schedule volatility and risk management, • Experience leading materials expediting and warehouse teams, • Strong ERP/MRP knowledge with a data-driven approach to decision making, • Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related discipline, • Experience of end to end material and logistics management with focus on inbound freight, • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, • Strong people leadership capability with a results-focused mindset, • Proficient in Microsoft Office, • Will consider relocators at own expense Desirable experience: • Working knowledge of QAD and/or SAP, • Familiarity with IATF 16949, • Professional logistics qualification Benefits Package: • Salary from £58,000 depending on experience, • Optional 9 day working fortnight, • Employee well-being program, • Occupational health & physiotherapy availability, • Ongoing training and career development, • Access to High Street discounts & benefits, • Reward & Recognition awards, • Employee Assistance Program (available for family members too) 24/7, 365 days, • 24/7 Virtual GP (available for family members too), • 26 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service, • Enhanced pension scheme and death in service benefits, • Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, • Onsite facilities including free parking, • Potential to travel and support other sites and initiatives Materials & Logistics Manager Sunderland, Tyne & Wear From £58,000 depending on experience + benefits

Materials & Logistics Manager sought by a world leader in the manufacture of automotive components. The company provides quality products, services and solutions worldwide to customers in over 150 countries. Due to an internal promotion, they seek a senior materials management professional to join their Sunderland team as the Materials & Logistics Manager. Your role as Materials & Logistics Manager: Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for a team of Materials Expeditors and a Materials Supervisor operating in a fast-paced, customer-driven JIT environment. JIT Materials Planning & Control Ensure continuous material availability to support JIT production with zero line stoppages Manage supplier call-offs, sequenced releases, and short lead-time adjustments driven by customer schedule changes Lead expediting activities to mitigate material shortages and supply risk Proactively identify potential disruptions and implement effective recovery and contingency plans Maintain accuracy of MRP parameters, BOMs, and sequencing data to support JIT performance Operate confidently with large and complex data sets (e.g. 1,500 part numbers with multiple data attributes)Logistics & Warehousing Oversee inbound, internal, and line-side logistics within a low-inventory, high-velocity JIT environment Ensure efficient goods receipt, storage, picking, kitting, and line feeding Maintain high standards of inventory accuracy, FIFO, traceability, and space optimisation Minimise premium freight and non–value-added handlingLeadership & Financial Accountability Lead, motivate, and develop materials and warehouse teams operating across shifts 5 x direct reports: 4 x Expeditors and 1 x Materials Supervisor Set clear expectations aligned to KPIs such as OTIF, material availability and line stoppage prevention Manage MP&L budgets, inventory investment and freight spend, identifying ongoing cost reduction opportunities Ensure full compliance with company policies and proceduresSupplier, Customer & Cross-Functional Interface Act as the primary escalation point for suppliers within the JIT supply chain Work closely with Production, Quality, Finance and Customer teams to respond rapidly to schedule fluctuations Manage model phase-out activity to minimise obsolescence and support robust customer liability recovery Provide accurate forecasting and KPI reporting using designated SCM tools Support customer audits, launches and internal reviewsContinuous Improvement Drive lean logistics initiatives, including kanban systems and line-side optimisation Improve inventory turns while protecting production continuity Track and improve performance across material availability, inventory accuracy, premium freight and supplier deliveryYour experience as Materials & Logistics Manager: Proven leadership experience in Materials, Logistics or Supply Chain within a JIT automotive, manufacturing or engineering enviroment Strong knowledge of JIT operations, schedule volatility and risk management Experience leading materials expediting and warehouse teams Strong ERP/MRP knowledge with a data-driven approach to decision making Degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations or related discipline Experience of end to end material and logistics management with focus on inbound freight Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong people leadership capability with a results-focused mindset Proficient in Microsoft Office Will consider relocators at own expenseDesirable experience: Working knowledge of QAD and/or SAP Familiarity with IATF 16949 Professional logistics qualificationBenefits Package: Salary from £58,000 depending on experience Optional 9 day working fortnight Employee well-being program Occupational health & physiotherapy availability Ongoing training and career development Access to High Street discounts & benefits Reward & Recognition awards Employee Assistance Program (available for family members too) 24/7, 365 days 24/7 Virtual GP (available for family members too) 26 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service Enhanced pension scheme and death in service benefits Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme Onsite facilities including free parking Potential to travel and support other sites and initiatives Materials & Logistics Manager Sunderland, Tyne & Wear From £58,000 depending on experience + benefits

Work Winning Manager / Senior Bid Manager - £65,000 - £85,000 per annum - Boldon, Newcastle - Hybrid Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role where you'll be responsible for managing and delivering bids within an area of the business that turns over £25 million pa. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes by providing clear direction, motivation, and support to the bid team - ensuring alignment with business goals and full compliance with company policies and procedures. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide leadership for bid team and keep up to date with industry movements and trends in order to demonstrate our credibility and influence current/prospective clients. Work with the Business Development Managers to identify and convert work winning opportunities into profitable contracts, in line with business strategy. Develop and maintain a network of external relationships, to raise the company profile, generate new business opportunities, understand the competition. Use expertise, market intelligence, customer knowledge and influence to prepare a bid winning strategy that differentiates us from our competition. Secure support from work winning and operational leaders, involving internal/external stakeholders, to deliver the bid within budget. Undertake peer review with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager. Present prime cost values, with risks and opportunities at final settlement. Manage the production of allocated bid submissions. Work with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager to ensure Group and Business unit approval.What we're looking for: Someone who comes from a background in E&P or MEP, ideally as a Project Manager or Engineer, who has already made the move into Bid Management and comes with experience in this area. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity in our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status

Work Winning Manager / Senior Bid Manager Boldon -Northeast Permanent Competitive Salary + Benefits Summary This is an exciting opportunity to take on a role where you’ll be responsible for managing and delivering bids within an area of the business that turns over £25 million pa. You will play a key role in driving successful outcomes by providing clear direction, motivation, and support to the bid team — ensuring alignment with business goals and full compliance with company policies and procedures. Some of the key deliverables in this role will include: Provide leadership for bid team and keep up to date with industry movements and trends in order to demonstrate our credibility and influence current/prospective clients. Work with the Business Development Managers to identify and convert work winning opportunities into profitable contracts, in line with business strategy. Develop and maintain a network of external relationships, to raise the company profile, generate new business opportunities, understand the competition. Use expertise, market intelligence, customer knowledge and influence to prepare a bid winning strategy that differentiates NG Bailey from our competition. Secure support from work winning and operational leaders, involving internal/external stakeholders, to deliver the bid within budget. Undertake peer review with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager. Present prime cost values, with risks and opportunities at final settlement. Manage the production of allocated bid submissions. Work with Senior Bid Manager or Pre-Contract Manager to ensure Group and Business unit approval. What we’re looking for: Someone who comes from a background in Engineering, ideally as a Project Manager or Engineer, who has already made the move into Bid Management and comes with experience in this area. Benefits: We're always evolving our benefits to ensure we're attracting and retaining great people. Some of what you can expect includes: Salary sacrifice car scheme (Hybrid/Electric Vehicle) Pension with a leading provider and up to 8% employer contribution Personal Wellbeing and Volunteer Days Private Medical Insurance Free 24/7 365 Employee Assistance Program to support mental health and well-being (including counselling sessions and legal advice) Flexible benefits to suit from Dental Insurance, Gym Memberships, Give As You Earn, Travel Insurance, Tax Free Bikes. Personal development programme Next Steps: As a business, we’re on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organisation. We’ll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. About Us: We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be. #LI-MD1

You operate at Programme Manager / Director level but remain. Senior stakeholder credibility. They are not looking for someone to shape the programme they need someone who has.

Senior Program Manager, Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator. In order to set you up for success as a Senior Program Manager at Google DeepMind, we look for the following skills and experience:. As a Senior Program Manager, you will drive the success of all strategic initiatives within the Google Deep

A leading digital engineering firm is seeking a Technical Program Manager with 10-15 years of experience to drive the success of digital platforms.

We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead efforts across our Connected Warfare Division in the UK. Experience with development and management of programme metrics and dashboard. Ability to navigate complex contractual landscapes and manage programme impacts across multiple stakeholders.

Severn Trent is seeking a Senior Design Services Manager based in Raynesway, Derby. The role involves leading the waste treatment and bioresources design programme, managing project deliverables and stakeholder engagement, while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

International SOS is seeking an experienced Technical Program Manager for their Product Team in Chiswick, West London. The successful candidate will lead complex, cross-functional technology programs, ensuring successful execution through coordination and alignment across teams. The role demands mor

We are seeking an experienced SAP Public Cloud Program Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud programs. Proven track record of managing large-scale, multi-country SAP programs. Own end-to-end delivery of SAP Public Cloud programs, including planning, govern

M&S offers competitive benefits, including discounts, a generous holiday entitlement, and various wellbeing support programs, making it a rewarding place to work.

A leading technology company in London is seeking a Senior Program Manager for the Google DeepMind Impact Accelerator. The role involves driving strategic initiatives, managing complex programs, and collaborating with senior leadership. Ideal candidates should have experience in program management,

We are looking for a highly tactical and strategic Technical Program Manager to anchor this process. Program Management: Create and maintain rigorous project plans that monitor sequencing in a highly detailed way. Cross-Functional Coordination: Act as the operational hub for interdisciplinary teams,

A leading global ecommerce company is looking for a Senior Program Manager to oversee the development of investigative strategies and manage programs within their Worldwide Operations Security team. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and experience in program management, communication with senior

Strategic Event Program Management. Drive innovation in program execution, delivery methods and event experience. Manage complex, high-visibility programs with significant scope and investment.

A global leader in live productions is seeking a Senior Technical Project Manager in the UK.

A leading technology firm is looking for a Senior Technical Program Manager to lead high-stakes programs that impact customer success. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in technical program management and engage effectively with senior leadership.

A leading technology company in Greater London seeks a Senior Technical Project Manager to bridge technical and management teams for AI solutions. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree, 8+ years of experience in program management, and a strong background in software and hardware projects.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM), you lead the charge in changing how people work with data. You will drive high-stakes, multi-workstream programs that have a material impact on customer success and scalability. Proven track record of leveraging AI-enabled tools to optimize large-scale pr

The Senior Programme Manager, R&D at CoMind will play a critical role in ensuring the effectiveness, coherence, and operational excellence of CoMind’s research and development organisation. Reporting directly to the Chief Scientific Officer, this role will act as a senior operational partner and p

In this hybrid role, you will report to the Senior Program Manager, AV Compliance - Vehicle & Driver Compliance. Waymo employees are also eligible to participate in Waymo’s discretionary annual bonus program, equity incentive plan, and generous Company benefits program, subject to eligibility requ

A leading medical technology company in Greater London is seeking an experienced Senior Program Manager to drive the development and delivery of next-generation surgical technology.

Experience managing a team of employees is a plus, but not required as not all Senior Project Manager roles have management responsibilities. The Senior Project Manager is responsible for supporting the client with their internal and/or client-facing events and conferences while consistently deliver

A leading infrastructure firm is seeking a Senior Project Manager to oversee transformative infrastructure programmes across the UK. This role involves engaging with senior stakeholders, managing multi-disciplinary teams, and ensuring high-quality project delivery within budget and schedule.

Senior Data Program Manager and strategic delivery leader with 20+ years of experience directing enterprise‑scale data and analytics transformations across regulated insurance and financial services. Shape, prioritize, and execute a portfolio of interdependent data programs aligned to business and

The ideal candidate will be an experienced Senior Technical Infrastructure Program Manager who will be responsible for leading multiple simultaneous networking programs in a highly cross‑functional environment which includes internal customers, network engineering, network deployment and operation

A construction firm is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to oversee residential and commercial projects in North East England.

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi‑disciplinary projects from start to finish. The Commercial and Program Controls (CPC) organization is a collection of estimators, schedulers, commercial strategists and project controls managers

Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century’s most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold.Anduril’s fami

A blockchain technology company is seeking a Technical Program Manager to oversee complex technical programs. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical program management and strong problem-solving skills.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Programme Manager to support the delivery of a high-profile, complex software programme for a high profile client. Proven experience as a Senior Programme Manager in software delivery environments. You will work closely with the Delivery Assurance Competency Cent

A leading global financial services firm is seeking a Lead Technical Program Manager to oversee complex technology projects in their Chief Data & Analytics Office. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in program management and proficiency with tools like JIRA and Confluence.

A leading insurance organization is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead impactful business and technology initiatives.

As Program Manager within the Professional Services division at CWAN, you will be responsible for the full project lifecycle from project scoping, developing implementation plans, managing resource, leading SteerCos and internal/external reporting to ensure a successful, on-time project delivery. Se

We are looking for a Senior Programme Manager to lead enterprise-scale digital transformation initiatives within the UK insurance broking and Lloyd’s market. Lead multi-stream transformation programmes across cloud, data & AI, and enterprise platforms. Engage with senior stakeholders and drive str

As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you lead complex, multi-disciplinary engineering projects using your engineering expertise. Google's projects, like our users, span the globe and require managers to keep the big picture in focus while being able to dive into the unique engineering challenge

Senior Technical Program Manager, Customer Engagement, Applied AI. As a Technical Program Manager at Google, you’ll use your technical expertise to lead complex, multi-disciplinary projects from start to finish. As a Technical Program Manager, you will be the primary delivery Directly Responsible

A leading data and AI company seeks a Senior Technical Program Manager in Greater London to drive high-impact programs that improve customer success and scalability. Ideal candidates have over 8 years of experience in technical program management and must obtain Databricks certifications within 6 mo

Waymo is seeking a Regulatory Compliance Manager in the Greater London area.

Strong technical program manager with a proven track record in driving software development initiatives. Experienced program manager with a proven track record in driving GenAI, machine learning, customer growth, and software development initiatives. You take responsibility; you feel a personal stak

A global technology company is seeking a Technical Program Manager in Greater London to lead complex engineering projects related to data center services. Candidates should have extensive experience in construction management and technical program management, with a strong understanding of data cent

Senior Program Manager, Standards and Safety.

A leading marketing firm in Greater London is searching for a Senior Technical Program Manager to steer complex technical initiatives across an AI-powered marketing platform. The role involves coordinating with teams and stakeholders, delivering significant programs, managing risks, and translating

Senior Technical Program Manager ( Entitlement Experience). Senior Technical Program Manager (TPM). Experience managing programs across cross functional teams, building processes and coordinating release schedules.

The Senior Program Manager relies on knowledge of and experience with initiating, planning, executing, controlling and closing complex projects using a formal project management methodology to develop and oversee project plans and forecast resource allocations and requirements to ensure projects are

Overseeing the delivery of Oracle ERP programmes in programme and/or workstream leadership roles on large-scale transformation initiatives. The team provides end-to-end ERP capabilities spanning strategy, implementation, and innovation, helping clients realise tangible value from their transformatio

Program teams in embedded software space, preferably for the TV industry. Device Software Program Management. TV Hardware Program management:.