Quick Summary
Key Responsibilities
MRP and Materials Management Maintain accurate stock, purchasing and manufacturing records within the ERP / MRP system. Create and manage work orders, including multi-level sub-assemblies.
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About the Role
~1 min read- Maintain accurate stock, purchasing and manufacturing records within the ERP / MRP system.
- Create and manage work orders, including multi-level sub-assemblies.
- Maintain part masters, bills of materials and manufacturing routings.
- Add new parts and approved BOM structures to support new product introduction.
- Monitor stock shortages and plan to purchase against upcoming build requirements.
- Maintain system records for repairs and rework.
- Manage the receipt, booking-in and storage of incoming components.
- Carry out basic visual and dimensional inspections where appropriately trained.
- Identify, record and manage supplier non-conformances, including incorrect, damaged or out-of-specification parts.
- Liaise with suppliers to arrange replacement or corrective action and track the issue through to closure within the MRP system.
- Maintain component-to-product traceability through the MRP system and ensure relevant certificates, test reports and inspection records are stored.
- Conduct periodic stock checks, investigate discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
- Manage the purchase of components. Obtain and compare supplier quotations.
- Track open purchase orders, monitor supplier acknowledgements, pricing, lead times and delivery dates.
- Identify potential alternative parts and sources.
- Resolve routine commercial, delivery and documentation queries.
- Coordinate straightforward technical supplier queries.
- Coordinate outbound shipments of products, components and subcontracted work.
- Manage packaging for products.
- Prepare or obtain the necessary delivery and shipping documentation including export control processes.
Requirements
~1 min read- A minimum of 4 years of experience in procurement, materials coordination, supply chain or a similar role within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
- Experience purchasing components, materials or subcontracted services.
- Experience using an ERP / MRP system to manage purchasing, stock or manufacturing information.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple purchasing requirements, suppliers, delivery dates and stock control simultaneously is vital for this role.
- Good understanding of purchase orders, bills of materials, stock control and material requirements within a manufacturing environment.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy when maintaining part, purchasing and inventory records.
- Confident communicating with suppliers and internal engineering and production teams.
- Ability to identify supply issues, investigate discrepancies and proactively follow actions through to resolution.
- Comfortable working independently in a hands-on, fast-paced engineering environment.
- Willingness to support practical goods-in, stores and inventory activities as part of the role.
What We Offer
~1 min read✓Opportunity to work on advanced optical systems to support a world-changing vision
✓A collaborative and transparent culture with strong links between functions
✓Regular socials and weekly company lunch
✓Professional development and skills growth within a specialist engineering field
✓Competitive salary and benefits package, with equity options in a growing start-up
✓25 days annual leave allowance plus bank holidays
Location & Eligibility
Where is the job
Oxford, United Kingdom
On-site at the office
Who can apply
GB
About this job
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Listing Details
- First seen
- October 22, 2026
- Last seen
- October 22, 2026
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