SAP Inventory & Purchasing Specialist

SF Partners; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

SF Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator to join their team. You will maintain stock records, coordinate purchasing, manage supplier deliveries and ensure materials are available for daily operations.

The role uses SAP and Excel to support inventory accuracy and purchasing efficiency in a hands-on environment. The successful candidate will have experience in stock control, purchasing or materials coordination and possess strong organisation

Qualifications

• Previous experience in stock control, purchasing, procurement administration, supply chain or materials coordination.
• Practical, hands-on experience using SAP for purchasing, inventory management or goods receipting.
• Experience raising purchase orders, managing suppliers and tracking deliveries.
• Good understanding of stock accuracy, inventory levels and stocktaking procedures.
• Confident using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels to meet operational requirements.
• Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP and other systems.
• Raise and process purchase orders in line with business requirements.
• Obtain supplier quotations and support purchasing decisions.
• Monitor outstanding orders and ensure timely delivery.
• Review supplier pricing, lead times and delivery performance.
• Resolve purchasing and delivery discrepancies, escalating issues where necessary.
• Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records.
• Prepare purchasing, stock and supplier performance reports using SAP and Excel.
• Monitor inventory information to identify potential supply issues.
• Work closely with Finance, Warehouse and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure purchasing documentation, goods receipts and stock records are accurate and up to date.
• Support improvements to purchasing and stock control procedures.
• Follow relevant health and safety, quality and operational procedures.

Skills

Stock control

Purchasing

Supply chain

Inventory management

Supplier coordination

Communication

Organisational skills

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

SF Partners in the United Kingdom is seeking an organised Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator to join their team. You will maintain stock records, coordinate purchasing, manage supplier deliveries and ensure materials are available for daily operations.

The role uses SAP and Excel to support inventory accuracy and purchasing efficiency in a hands-on environment. The successful candidate will have experience in stock control, purchasing or materials coordination and possess strong organisation