Purchasing & Stores Coordinator (Forklift Licensed)

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

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.