4C Executive Placement is representing Translink, Northern Irelands main public transport provider, as they seek to appoint a Materials & Contracts Manager. Translink provides award winning bus, coach and rail services 364 days per year, under a number of brands including NI Railways, Enterprise, Ulsterbus, Goldliner, Metro and Glider. Reporting to the General Manager (Engineering), the Materials & Contracts Manager will not only manage all elements of materials management for the Translink Group but also lead and oversee the management of key supply contracts for Bus and Rail Fleet Engineering and other specific Translink contracts. This role is suitable for an ambitious and credible senior leader. Someone who thrives delivering large scale organisational transformation, with strong influencing skills, able to build robust, professional relationships with stakeholders from diverse backgrounds. The role holder will have an innate continuous improvement mindset, coupled with excellent planning and organising skills. The successful individual will also possess: Experience of managing materials in a large organisation across multiple sites. Qualified to degree level in an Engineering or Business related discipline with at least 5 years relevant experience. Experience of managing interfaces within an engineering/operational environment. Proven experience implementing lean management/operations methodologies. Proven successful experience managing supplier contracts in order to deliver cost reductions. Proven experience of managing significant spend budgets. Experience of managing people within an engineering or stores environment. Demonstrable in-depth knowledge of health and safety, environmental and employment legislation in NI. Desirable: Materials Management systems experience. To be chartered in their respective discipline or can demonstrate how they are working towards chartered status. Trade Union engagement. If you believe you have the skills, mindset and drive required to be successful in this role, we welcome your application via the link below. Alternatively, please feel free to contact 4C for a confidential call. Applications close Friday, July 11th. Skills: Material Management Materials Flow Continuous Improvement Supplier Management Contract Management Strategic Procurement