Procurement & Stock Control Coordinator

Miller’s Recruitment; Ovingdean; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

City & Guilds accredited training

Uniform & tooling for all roles

Company pension

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Staff events

Job summary

Miller’s Vanguard is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to raise and expedite purchase orders, source parts and equipment, and maintain stock levels. You will resolve pricing and delivery issues while supporting the procurement team with administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing, procurement or buying administration role.
• Good understanding of parts sourcing, technical components, parts manuals and supplier catalogues.
• Experience using procurement and stock control systems.
• Ability to identify cost-saving opportunities while maintaining quality.
• Excellent organisational skills with strong attention to detail.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to prioritise workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to tasks.

Responsibilities

• Raising and expediting purchase orders to ensure timely delivery of parts and materials.
• Resolving pricing or delivery discrepancies.
• Sourcing parts, components and equipment to support operations.
• Maintaining appropriate stock levels to support business needs.
• Reviewing supplier performance and identifying cost savings and process improvements.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships to secure best service and value.
• Assisting colleagues in the Purchasing Department with day-to-day administrative duties.
• Handling ad hoc purchasing requests and providing general support to the department.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Miller’s Vanguard is seeking a Purchasing Administrator to raise and expedite purchase orders, source parts and equipment, and maintain stock levels. You will resolve pricing and delivery issues while supporting the procurement team with administrative tasks.

Ideal candidates will have purchasing experience, strong organisation and communication skills, and a proactive approach to identify cost-saving opportunities.