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This is an exciting contract opportunity to join a leading aerospace manufacturer supporting a major production programme. Whether you're a recent graduate or have some experience in manufacturing, engineering, operations, logistics, or another related field, you'll gain hands-on experience, work alongside experienced professionals, and build skills that can open doors across multiple areas of the business.

You'll become part of a collaborative purchasing team where you'll help keep production moving by working closely with suppliers, Buyers, and manufacturing teams to solve real-world challenges every day.

What's in it for you?

• Join a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer.
• Fantastic opportunity for graduates or early-career professionals looking to gain industry experience.
• Learn directly from experienced Buyers and procurement professionals.
• Develop valuable skills in supplier management, manufacturing operations and procurement.
• Work in a collaborative environment where you'll be trusted with real responsibility from day one.
• Long-term contract supporting a major manufacturing programme with opportunities to develop your career.

The Day-to-Day of a Material Control Specialist

• Partner with Buyers to manage supplier performance and material availability.
• Review supplier open order reports and update purchase orders.
• Communicate with suppliers to resolve delivery issues and maintain production schedules.
• Support the resolution of supplier quality issues and process quality notifications.
• Coordinate the return of non-conforming material back to suppliers.
• Maintain accurate purchasing information within the ERP system.
• Work cross-functionally with manufacturing, quality and procurement teams to keep production on track.

What We're Looking For in the Material Control Specialist

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Manufacturing, Operations, Logistics, Finance, Mathematics, or another relevant discipline.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• A proactive, self-motivated attitude with the ability to learn quickly.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable working with data and learning new systems.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, aerospace, administration, procurement, customer service or another fast-paced environment is beneficial but not essential.
• Recent graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are strongly encouraged to apply.

A Genuine Career Opportunity

This is much more than an entry-level coordination role. You'll gain exposure to supplier management, purchasing, manufacturing operations and production planning while working alongside experienced professionals every day.

The experience you gain can provide a pathway into Procurement, Supplier Management, Planning, Operations, Manufacturing, Quality or other areas of the business as your career develops.

Why This Role?

If you're looking for your first step into the aerospace industry—or you're early in your career and want to join a business where you can learn, develop and build a long-term future—this is an opportunity to gain invaluable experience with one of the industry's leading manufacturers. You'll be challenged, supported, and given the chance to make a genuine impact from day one.