Overview
We are recruiting a Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator to join our Operations / Supply Chain team. This is a key role supporting the effective control of stock, purchasing activities, and the logistical flow of goods in and out of the business.
You will be responsible for ensuring accurate stock records, timely purchase ordering, efficient goods-in and dispatch processes. This role plays a vital part in supporting production, service, and sales activities across the business.
This is a great opportunity for a candidate to add value and support in streamlining processes. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to work, with the ability to work at pace and deliver results.
Please note, that this is a full time office based role working 37.5 hour working week – Monday to Thursday 8am until 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 1.30pm
Key Responsibilities
- As a Stock Control and Purchasing Coordinator you will be responsible for managing the logistics of stock and producing supporting paperwork
- Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels, as well as conducting audits when required
- Rotate expiry-dated stock, identify and manage obsolete, damaged, or faulty stock
- Raise purchase orders for stock replenishment and ad-hoc requirements
- Monitor stock levels by running weekly reports, then liaise with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, and delivery schedules as parts are shipped from Europe and China
- Track purchase orders to ensure goods arrive on time and chase overdue orders
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Process supplier invoices and support purchasing administration
- Receive and check incoming goods for accuracy, damage, and suitability
- Book goods into the system in line with goods-in procedures
- Put stock away efficiently and safely in designated locations
- Pick and dispatch goods accurately against sales and works orders
Skills & Experience
- Previous experience in administration, logistics, purchasing, stock control or warehouse operations
- Understanding of purchasing and purchase order processes
- Experience handling goods inwards and dispatch
- Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills
- Confident user of Microsoft Excel and CRM systems
- Positive attitude and reliable nature
- Proactive with a problem-solving mindset to improve or streamline processes
Benefits
- £26,000 - £27,000
- Free onsite parking
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Healthcare
- Pension
Pay: £26,000.00-£27,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
