Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person

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

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.