Incoming Material Manager

About the role

Our client, a global leader in manufacturing, is seeking an experienced Incoming Material Manager to lead quality performance and control of raw materials and packaging components. You will ensure all incoming items meet quality, regulatory and operational standards, supporting uninterrupted production.

Key responsibilities

• Lead quality assurance and control for all incoming raw materials and packaging components.
• Manage and develop the Incoming Materials / QC team to meet service, quality, safety and cost objectives.
• Oversee inspection, sampling, testing and material release processes.
• Ensure timely disposition of materials to support production schedules and minimise delays.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Planning and key vendors to maintain material compliance and supply continuity.
• Handle supplier‑related quality issues, investigations, complaints and corrective actions.
• Support supplier qualification, approval and ongoing performance monitoring.
• Maintain compliance with GMP, ISO and other regulatory requirements for incoming materials.
• Manage OOS, deviations and non‑conformance investigations related to incoming materials.
• Ensure data integrity and documentation within electronic QMS systems.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as material release lead time, supplier quality performance and right‑first‑time metrics.
• Oversee laboratory testing activities, outsourced testing and external rework.
• Maintain, calibrate and qualify QC equipment used for incoming testing.
• Drive continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste and improve supplier quality.

Required profile

• Proven leadership experience in QC, Incoming Materials or Supplier Quality within a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum five years’ experience in a GMP‑regulated setting, with at least three years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of incoming materials control, supplier quality and regulatory compliance.
• Experience with raw materials and packaging components, including specifications and testing requirements.
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication and stakeholder‑management abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to work cross‑functionally with Procurement and Supply Chain teams.

Required skills

• GMP
• ISO standards
• Electronic QMS systems

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• Performance‑based bonus
• Private medical insurance
• Opportunity to work for a global industry leader