Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person

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

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a proactive Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person for Milton Keynes to support goods inwards, stock control and purchasing activities. You will help ensure materials and consumables are available to support production, with forklift duties when required.

The role requires stores or warehouse experience, exposure to purchasing, and a valid forklift licence. Good IT skills and strong organisational abilities are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Stores/warehouse experience essential.
• Some exposure to purchasing or procurement.
• A valid forklift licence.
• Basic IT skills, including stock control systems and spreadsheets.
• Good attention to detail with quantities and delivery docs.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: Receive/unload deliveries, check for damage and verify against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Stock & Inventory Control: Maintain stock records, update the system and perform regular stock checks.
• Purchasing & Buying Support: Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers for pricing and deliveries.
• Material Distribution: Issue materials to production departments in a timely manner.
• Supplier Liaison: Communicate with suppliers and drivers to resolve delivery queries and follow up orders.
• Stores Organisation: Keep stores clean, labelled and accessible.
• Forklift Operations: Safely operate forklift to unload and move materials.
• Administration: Maintain stock movements and purchase documentation.

Skills

Stores experience

Warehouse experience

Purchasing exposure

Forklift licence

IT systems

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Hands-on approach

Tools

Inventory software

Spreadsheets

Stock control system

Job description

Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person Required Milton Keynes - Immediate Start Available

We are looking for an organised and proactive Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person to support the day-to-day running of the stores department, with responsibility for goods inwards, stock control, material distribution and assisting with purchasing activities.

The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring materials, components and consumables are available to support production requirements. Previous stores or warehouse experience is essential, alongside some exposure to purchasing or buying activities. A valid forklift licence is also required.

Key Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: Receive and unload incoming deliveries, checking goods for damage or discrepancies and verifying quantities against purchase orders and delivery notes.

• Stock & Inventory Control: Maintain accurate stock records, update the inventory management system and carry out regular stock checks to ensure availability and accuracy.

• Purchasing & Buying Support: Assist with purchasing materials, components, paints and consumables, including raising purchase orders and liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, check availability and arrange deliveries.

• Material Distribution: Issue materials, paints, tools and consumables to the relevant production departments, ensuring requirements are fulfilled in a timely manner.

• Supplier Liaison: Communicate with suppliers, delivery drivers and internal departments to resolve delivery queries, follow up outstanding orders and support the smooth flow of materials.

• Stores Organisation: Maintain a clean, safe and well-organised stores environment, ensuring materials are correctly labelled, stored and easily accessible.

• Forklift Operations: Safely operate forklift equipment when required to unload deliveries, move materials and manage stock within the stores area.

• Administration: Maintain accurate documentation and records, including stock movements, delivery notes, purchase orders and inventory information.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working within a stores, warehouse or materials management environment.

• Some previous 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 when checking quantities, part numbers, serial numbers and delivery documentation.

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage stock and prioritise tasks effectively.

• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with suppliers, delivery drivers and internal production teams.

• A practical, hands-on approach, with the physical capability to handle and move materials when required.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be reliable, methodical and well organised, with a proactive approach to maintaining stock levels and supporting production requirements. They should be comfortable balancing practical stores duties with administrative and purchasing responsibilities.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.