Materials Coordinator / Materials Management Support Required Bedford We are looking for a sharp, proactive Materials Management Assistant to support our Materials Management (MM) Lead. In this role, our primary focus is simple but critical: ensure we have the right stock, in the right place, at the right time.You will play a key hands-on role in the end-to-end purchasing cycle-from helping to create monthly replenishment offers to chasing suppliers and ensuring our system data is always accurate.Key ResponsibilitiesProcurement and ReplenishmentAssist the MM Lead in the creation of monthly purchase offers to maintain optimal stock levels.Generate and process Purchase Orders (POs) based on inventory data and sales trends.Ensure alignment with suppliers regarding pricing, quantities, and delivery schedules.Order Management and ExpeditingMaintain a constant check on the status of all open Purchase Orders.Proactively expedite purchase orders and communicate with suppliers to secure realistic, updated arrival dates.Act as the first line of defense against stock shortages by identifying at-risk orders.Data and Systems AccuracyEnsure the inventory management system is updated with correct and current incoming stock dates. Communication and AdministrationMonitor the Materials Management inbox diligently.Respond to internal queries regarding stock status and incoming deliveries.Identify and action any issues (delays and potential stockouts) in a timely manner, escalating to the MM ..... full job details .....