Purchasing & Stores Controller

Seymour John Ltd; Telford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and personal develop-

Free on-site parking

EV charging points on-site

Bike to Work scheme

Social and wellbeing activities

Job summary

Seymour John Ltd in Telford is recruiting a Purchasing & Stores Controller to manage purchasing, stores and stock in a fast-paced, hands-on environment. You will place orders with suppliers, monitor deliveries, maintain stock accuracy and collaborate with engineering and workshop teams to ensure materials are available when needed; UK and international shipments are coordinated as required.

The role may involve forklift operation and driving a company vehicle, with opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• Previous experience within purchasing, stores, warehouse or stock control.
• Strong attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach.
• Confidently raise purchase orders and communicate with suppliers.
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel.

Responsibilities

• Managing the purchasing process, placing orders with suppliers and monitoring deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time.
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the stores function, ensuring stock is accurately received, stored and issued.
• Coordinating deliveries, returns and shipments, including organising UK and international consignments.
• Producing stock reports and maintaining accurate system information to support decision-making.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, stores and inventory management processes.
• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.

Skills

Purchasing

Stores/Warehouse ops

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Teamwork

Independent worker

Driving licence

Tools

Excel

Forklift

Job description

Purchasing & Stores Controller Telford Office Based Permanent 08:00-16:00 Full Time Hours Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Seymour John are currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Stores Controller on behalf of a well-established organisation in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands‑on individual with experience across purchasing, stores or warehouse operations who enjoys working in a varied and fast‑paced environment.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, components and stock are available when needed to support engineering and workshop operations.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the purchasing process, placing orders with suppliers and monitoring deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time
• Building strong relationships with suppliers and acting as the main point of contact for order updates, queries and delivery schedules
• Overseeing the day-to-day running of the stores function, ensuring stock is accurately received, stored and issued
• Maintaining stock levels and proactively reordering key consumables and materials to avoid shortages
• Investigating stock discrepancies and helping to improve stock accuracy across the business
• Coordinating deliveries, returns and shipments, including arranging transportation for both UK and international consignments
• Working closely with engineering, production and workshop teams to ensure materials and components are available when required
• Producing stock reports and maintaining accurate system information to support operational decision-making
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, stores and inventory management processes
• Helping to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment

Personal Profile

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining purchasing responsibilities with practical, hands‑on stores duties. You will be joining a collaborative working environment where accuracy, reliability and teamwork are highly valued.

The role will involve working within stores and workshop areas, handling materials and occasionally driving a forklift truck or company vehicle. It therefore requires someone who is comfortable working in an active and varied environment.

We are looking for candidates to have:

• Previous experience within purchasing, stores, warehouse or stock control
• Confidence raising purchase orders and communicating with suppliers
• Strong attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach
• Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive, hands‑on attitude and the ability to work independently
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
• A full UK driving licence
• Forklift truck experience

Benefits include:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing training and personal development opportunities
• Free on‑site parking
• EV charging points on‑site
• Bike to Work scheme
• Social and wellbeing activities