About the Role
GAP Group (North East) Ltd is looking to recruit an experienced and motivated Stores Account Manager to take full ownership of our engineering stores function.This is a unique opportunity for someone who enjoys taking responsibility, creating structure and making a real impact. The successful candidate will be solely responsible for the ordering, control, organisation and management of parts and consumables across multiple company sites.Working closely with engineers, managers and suppliers, you will play a key role in ensuring parts are available when required whilst developing and implementing effective stores processes and procedures.
This role will suit someone who is highly organised, self-motivated and capable of working independently. Whilst support will be available from the wider management team, you will be responsible for building and developing the stores department from the ground up.
Key Responsibilities
- Full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the stores department.
- Ordering engineering parts, consumables and equipment for multiple company sites.
- Developing and implementing stores processes, procedures and controls.
- Creating and maintaining accurate stock records.
- Managing stock levels and ensuring critical parts are always available.
- Receiving, checking and booking in deliveries.
- Organising and maintaining stores locations and stock layouts.
- Issuing parts and equipment to engineers and operational staff.
- Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating best value where appropriate.
- Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, stock control and purchasing processes.
- Producing stock and purchasing reports as required.
- Working closely with operational teams to understand future stock requirements.
About You
The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience within a stores, purchasing, inventory, engineering stores or procurement role.
- Strong organisational and administrative skills.
- Excellent attention to detail.
- Experience using stock control systems and Microsoft Office packages.
- The ability to work independently and manage their own workload.
- Strong communication skills and confidence dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
- A proactive approach with the ability to identify and implement improvements.
- Experience within an engineering, manufacturing, construction, plant hire or industrial environment would be advantageous.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to build and develop a stores function with genuine ownership.
- A varied and rewarding role where you can make a visible difference.
- Support from an experienced management team.
- Long-term career opportunities within a growing business.
If you enjoy taking ownership, creating order from chaos and want the opportunity to build a stores operation that supports multiple sites, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: £27,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Private medical insurance
Work Location: In person
