Materials Controller

4 weeks ago


Shiremoor, United Kingdom Northern Powergrid Full time

Do you want to help power your career and be part of an evolving energy industry?​

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic Materials Controller to join our Commercial team.


The energy industry is advancing with investment in smart technology innovation and Northern Powergrid, as the company responsible for powering everyday life for 8 million customers across 3.9 million homes and businesses in the North East, Yorkshire and northern Lincolnshire, is at the forefront of delivering a power network that meets the region’s needs now and in the future.


We are a diverse team, creating a smarter, more flexible electricity distribution network that will enable our region to decarbonise and meet the needs of our customers now, and in the future.


Along with a competitive salary between £28,401 and £31,107 we also offer great benefits such as;


•25 days holiday (increasing with tenure) plus bank holidays

•Agile working

•Enrolment in a Company Vehicle Scheme or Cash Alternative


We’re excited to hear from candidates with a passion for our company and the energy industry and a desire to succeed. Apply now and we’ll be in touch.


Key Responsibilities


The successful candidate will be accountable for:

·Co-ordination of equipment requests from engineering staff

·Establishing demand profiles

·Creation of orders in Oracle

·Arranging delivery to company premises and direct to site locations.

·Dealing with business and supplier queries including resolution of invoice queries.

·Stock Management to include stock taking.

·Ensuring that orders are raised in line with requests dates and invoices are paid to suppliers on time

·Supplier interface

·Procurement and Standards interfaces

·Data input, management and query writing

·Management of Northern Powergrid stock items

·Attendance at business interface meetings both on-site and off-site at various locations.

·Contract management of suppliers, including planning and co-ordination of deliveries to company premises and site locations

·Data analysis to facilitate mapping of demand profiles for supplier lead times/business requirements.


Key Competencies

•Excellent communication skills

•Experience using Microsoft Office applications

•Organisational and time management skills

•Knowledge of Oracle, in particular ‘Inventory and Procurement Modules’

•Materials management

•Analytical skills


Qualifications and Attributes

Essential Qualifications and Experience


•Educated to A-Level standard or equivalent

•Full UK clean driving licence

•Experience working with Microsoft Office products


Desirable Qualifications and Experience


•Educated to degree level in relevant subject

•Experience using Oracle

•Experience in materials management


Visit northernpowergrid.com/careers to find out more about this and other career opportunities.


Posted: 30/05/2024

Closing date for applications: 13/06/2024


Applicants are considered on the basis of their suitability for the post irrespective of sex, marital status, sexual orientation, gender re-assignment, race, age or disability, in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.



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