Purchasing Work, Jobs in Hailsham, East Sussex (with Salaries)

Stores & Logistics Operative – Joinery Manufacturing
Howard Brothers Joinery Limited —Battle
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Forklift
- Data entry
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Contracts Manager
Littlewood —Battle
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Viridien —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Oracle
- ERP systems
- Annual leave
10d
Strategic Procurement Manager: Social Care
Brighton & Hove City Council —Hove
- £52,413 - £56,400 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Continuous improvement
Contracts Officer
Tunbridge Wells Borough Council —Royal Tunbridge Wells
- £26,060 - £28,804 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Procurement Manager
Brighton & Hove City Council —Hove
- £39,862 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Presentation skills
- AI
- Communication skills
Technology Sourcing Manager – Procurement
Legal & General Investment Management —Hove
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
Procurement Officer
By Firefly Ltd —Brighton
- From £39,000 a year
- Full-time
- English
- Contracts
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
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Head of Procurement
Benenden Hospital Trust —Benenden
- £58,000 - £63,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospital
- Contracts
- AI
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Apprenticeship - Buyer
TE Connectivity —Hastings
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
3d
Supply Chain & Procurement Lead
Universal Quantum —Haywards Heath
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
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Building Services Contract Manager
Brighton & Hove City Council —Hove
- £39,862 - £42,839 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Maintenance
- Presentation skills
3d
Technology Sourcing Manager – Procurement
LegalAndGeneral —Brighton and Hove
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
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Cox Powertrain Ltd —Shoreham by Sea
- From £50,000 a year
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Contracts
- Leadership
- Negotiation
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Flexitime
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Sourcing Manager
BioIVT —Burgess Hill
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Customer service
- Salesforce
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
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Pyroban —Shoreham by Sea
- £60,000 - £65,000 a year
- Continuous improvement
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
Contracts Manager
Kier Group —Falmer
- Part-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Project management
- Travel
- Flexible schedule
4d
Head of Procurement
William Reed Ltd —Brighton
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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5d
Vendor Manager
Caravan Club —East Grinstead
- Part-time
- IT
3d

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Stores & Logistics Operative – Joinery Manufacturing

Howard Brothers Joinery Limited
Battle

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Job details

Full-time
10 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Excel
Forklift
Data entry
Joinery
Power tools
Communication skills

Full job description

Stores & Logistics Operative – Joinery Manufacturing

Role Overview

The Stores & Logistics Operative is responsible for managing materials, tools, stock, and logistics across the workshop and site operations. The role ensures that materials are prepared and issued correctly, goods are received and dispatched efficiently, supplier deliveries are progressed, and the stores area remains organised, safe, and fully compliant. This position supports production, site teams, and purchasing, contributing directly to smooth workflow and high-quality project delivery.

Key Responsibilities

Preparing Materials for Production & Dispatch

Sort stock and non‑stock materials into usable formats for issue to the joinery shop.
Coordinate directly with site supervisors regarding requirements for small parts, fixings, and tools.
Sort ironmongery into specific door sets for production or site installation.
Prepare materials for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and readiness for collection or delivery.

Stock Management & Store Control

Maintain the stores area, keeping it tidy, organised, and secure—especially for valuable small items.
Ensure preservation and correct storage of all materials.
Assist with stock takes and reconcile physical stock against ERP system.
Control packaging material stock levels and raise purchase orders to maintain agreed minimums.
Maintain accurate stock records and raise requisitions for re‑ordering to agreed min/max levels.
Secure and manage valuable small items and ensure safe accessibility for all staff.

Goods In

Check in goods using forklift or manual unloading.
Verify goods-in documentation, including items received by other employees.
Sort non‑stock materials returned from site or subcontractors, re‑use where possible, return for credit, or dispose appropriately.
Quarantine unsuitable materials and chase resolution with relevant departments.
GRN goods on ERP system or liaise with purchasing where pricing or PO details are missing.
Alert purchasing immediately regarding errors, omissions, or damage.

Suppliers & Delivery Progression

Raise purchase orders when required.
Progress deliveries for non‑stock materials
Chase suppliers 2–3 days ahead of scheduled deliveries to ensure timely arrival or early warning of delays.
Review project delivery schedules for the upcoming 5 days and progress accordingly.
Communicate daily with complex suppliers to ensure alignment with short‑ and medium‑term delivery requirements.
Update complex stock item spreadsheets and maintain accurate supplier progress records.

Goods Out

Prepare delivery tickets and picking lists (shared responsibility with works quality control).
Assist with loading vehicles when required.
Arrange delivery slots on customer sites and manage congestion charge payments.
File signed delivery tickets from site.
Arrange courier deliveries and collections.
Ensure documentation for site supervisors (green wallet) is loaded onto vehicles.
Communicate effectively with site supervisors regarding dispatch and delivery requirements.

Issuing Materials to Jobs

Issue stock materials to jobs on ERP system

Health & Safety

Issue PPE to office staff, visitors, workshop personnel, and site teams.
Maintain PPE stock levels and ensure availability.
Follow all company QHSE procedures and support safe working practices.

Power Tools & Site Equipment

Sort and prepare power tools and plant for site use.
Carry out visual checks to ensure guards and parts are fitted correctly.
Liaise directly with site managers and supervisors regarding tool requirements.
Organise PAT testing for site tools and maintain calibration registers.
Check in returned power tools from site and update asset lists accordingly.

General Responsibilities

Maintain all records required by the company’s IMS system.
Provide cover for critical duties of the purchasing manager and storeman when required.
Undertake any additional tasks as directed by your manager.
Minimise waste and maximise productivity.

Skills & Experience Required

Joinery experience preferable but not essential.
Strong Microsoft Excel skills essential.
Familiarity with EMS or proprietary data entry systems advantageous.
Ability to prioritise workload effectively.
High accuracy and attention to detail in both manual and electronic data handling.
Good communication skills with colleagues across departments.
Confident telephone manner preferable.
Forklift experience preferred, otherwise training will be given.

Salary & Benefits

Salary to be discussed based on experience.
Holiday entitlement: 22 days per annum.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Work Location: In person

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