Milton Keynes Purchasing & Stores Coordinator

Confidential; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking an organized Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person to support stores operations, goods inwards, stock control and purchasing activities. The role requires experience in stores or warehouse environments, a forklift licence, and the ability to liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will handle goods receiving, stock checks, issuing materials to production and administrative duties, while maintaining a clean, safe stores area and accurate

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a stores, warehouse or materials management environment.
• Some exposure to purchasing, buying or procurement activities.
• A valid forklift licence.
• Basic IT skills, including familiarity with stock control systems, spreadsheets and raising purchase orders.
• Good attention to detail, particularly with quantities, part numbers, serial numbers and delivery documentation.
• Strong organisational skills to manage stock and prioritise tasks.
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal production teams.
• Hands-on approach with the physical handling of materials.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: verify quantities against orders and delivery notes.
• Stock & Inventory Control: maintain accurate stock records and run regular stock checks.
• Purchasing & Buying Support: assist with purchase orders and supplier liaison.
• Material Distribution: issue materials to production departments as needed.
• Supplier Liaison: resolve delivery queries and track outstanding orders.
• Stores Organisation: keep stores clean, labeled, and accessible.
• Forklift Operations: operate forklift to unload and move materials when required.
• Administration: maintain delivery notes, stock movements and records.

Skills

Forklift licence

Stock control

Purchasing support

Organisation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Hands-on approach

Tools

Stock control software

Spreadsheets

Raising purchase orders

Job description

Confidential in Milton Keynes is seeking an organized Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person to support stores operations, goods inwards, stock control and purchasing activities. The role requires experience in stores or warehouse environments, a forklift licence, and the ability to liaise with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries.

You will handle goods receiving, stock checks, issuing materials to production and administrative duties, while maintaining a clean, safe stores area and accurate