Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person

ProActive; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global in Milton Keynes, United Kingdom, is seeking an organised Purchasing Assistant / Stores Person to support day-to-day stores operations, including goods inwards, stock control, material distribution and assisting with purchasing activities. The successful candidate will have stores or warehouse experience, some exposure to purchasing, and a valid forklift licence.

You will work closely with production teams and suppliers to ensure timely deliveries and accurate stock records.

Qualifications

• Experience in stores, warehouse or materials management.
• Exposure to purchasing activities.
• Forklift licence required.
• Proficient with stock control systems and basic IT.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Goods Inwards & Receiving: receive and check deliveries.
• Stock & Inventory Control: maintain stock records and cycle counts.
• Purchasing & Buying Support: raise PO, liaise with suppliers.
• Material Distribution: issue materials to production.
• Supplier Liaison: resolve delivery queries.
• Stores Organisation: keep stores clean and safe.
• Forklift Operations: operate forklift when required.
• Administration: maintain documentation.

Skills

Stores/Warehouse experience

Purchasing exposure

Forklift licence

IT & stock control systems

Attention to detail

Tools

Stock control software

MS Excel

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.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.