Purchasing Assistant: Stock & Materials Coordinator

Chesterfield Borough Council; Hasland; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Generous annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee benefits range

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Chesterfield Borough Council is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join the Housing Property Services Stores team. You will help maintain stock levels, raise purchase orders and process goods receipts to support repairs and maintenance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good IT and data-entry skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while keeping clear audit trails. Experience in stock-control or procurement is advantageous.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Mathematics at 4/C or above.
• Good IT and data-entry skills.
• Experience with databases, spreadsheets, word-processing and other software.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational and communication skills; able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Raising purchase orders and replenishing building materials and stock items.
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels to support operational needs.
• Updating stock records and investigating discrepancies.
• Ordering PPE and workwear for Council employees.
• Processing goods receipts and ensuring deliveries are checked and recorded accurately.
• Supporting timely payment of invoices through receipting processes.
• Maintaining records related to deliveries, supplier issues and waste documentation.
• Supporting stock checks and maintaining audit trails.

Skills

Strong IT skills

Data entry

Attention to detail

Organisation & communication

Team player

Education

GCSE English and Maths (4/C or above)

Job description

Chesterfield Borough Council is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant to join the Housing Property Services Stores team. You will help maintain stock levels, raise purchase orders and process goods receipts to support repairs and maintenance.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good IT and data-entry skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team while keeping clear audit trails. Experience in stock-control or procurement is advantageous.