Engineering, Purchasing & Stock Controller

Uniting Holding; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Grocery Aid

Benefits & Recognition Hub

Job summary

Direct Table Foods, based in Bury St Edmunds, is seeking an Engineering, Purchasing & Stock Controller to own stock control and purchasing for the Engineering department. You’ll liaise with suppliers, vendors and internal teams to ensure parts are available and budgets stay in check.

You’ll manage PO processes, engineering databases, and maintain stock systems while supporting audits and forecast accuracy. A proactive, detail‑oriented professional with EMS experience will thrive in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration or stock control, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience using an EMS would be advantageous.
• Strong organisation and multitasking skills.
• A calm, practical approach when working under pressure.
• The confidence to spot problems, take ownership and see things through.

Responsibilities

• Own stock control and purchasing for the Engineering department.
• Manage purchase orders, engineering databases, stock systems and document reconciliation.
• Ordering, receiving and issuing engineering parts.
• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring appropriate reorder limits are maintained.
• Managing the Pirana system.
• Raising and managing maintenance contracts, monthly payments and contractor payments.
• Producing management reports and providing regular updates.
• Support the Engineering department during audits and budget forecasting.
• Helping manage the Engineering budget with weekly forecast vs actual spend.
• Identifying issues early and taking action to prevent problems.
• Collaborate closely with Engineering to ensure stock availability when needed.
• Ensure purchases are cost-effective and deliver value to the business.

Skills

Stock control

Manufacturing background

EMS experience

MS Office

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Ownership & accountability

Tools

Pirana system

Job description

Engineering, Purchasing & Stock Controller

Bury St Edmunds

Monday – Friday 08:00-16:00

Salary £31,909.50

Are you organised, commercially minded and great at keeping on top of the details? Do you enjoy being the person who makes sure the right parts are available at the right time — while keeping suppliers, systems and budgets in check?

If so, we'd love to hear from you.

About Direct Table Foods

For more than 50 years, Direct Table Foodshas been at the heart of the UK's food manufacturing industry. Based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, we've grown into one of the UK's leading processors of bacon, gammon and sausage — combining a proud heritage with an ambitious vision for the future.

We're now looking for an Engineering, Purchasing & Stock Controller to join our Engineering team and play a key role in keeping our operation running efficiently.

What you'll be doing

You’ll take ownership of stock control and purchasing activities for the Engineering department, acting as a key point of contact for suppliers, vendors and internal teams.

Your role will include:

• Managing purchase orders, engineering databases, stock systems and document reconciliation

• Ordering, receiving and issuing engineering parts

• Monitoring stock levels and ensuring appropriate reorder limits are maintained

• Managing the Pirana system

• Raising and managing maintenance contracts, monthly payments, external contractor payments and call-outs

• Producing management reports and providing regular updates

• Supporting the Engineering department during customer and compliance audits

• Helping manage the Engineering budget, providing weekly updates on forecast vs actual spend

• Identifying potential issues before they become problems and taking appropriate action

• Working closely with the Engineering team to ensure stock is available when it's needed

• Making sure purchases are cost-effective and deliver genuine value to the business

What we’re looking for

We're looking for someone who is organised, proactive and comfortable juggling multiple priorities.

You’ll ideally have:

• Experience in administration or stock control, preferably within a manufacturing or engineering environment

• Excellent communication skills

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills

• Experience using an EMSwould be advantageous

• Strong organisation and multitasking skills

• A calm, practical approach when working under pressure

• The confidence to spot problems, take ownership and see things through

What’s in it for you?

As well as a £31,909.50 salary, you'll receive:

• 28 days' holiday including bank holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 additional days

• Access to Grocery Aid, providing emotional, practical and financial support

• Access to our Benefits & Recognition Hub, packed with great colleague discounts and rewards

If you're looking for a role where your organisation, attention to detail and commercial approach can make a real difference, this could be the opportunity for you.