Stock Controller

Randstad Technologies Recruitment; Croydon; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A national energy recovery company is seeking a Stock Controller in Croydon to manage site inventory and ensure critical parts are available. The successful candidate will have experience in stock control and purchasing, along with strong negotiation skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary alongside a comprehensive benefits package including 33 days holiday and a 10% annual bonus.

Benefits

10% annual bonus

33 days holiday

Contributory pension up to 7%

Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme

Comprehensive health support

Qualifications

• Proven Stock Control or Inventory experience from a demanding industrial site.
• Strong understanding of purchasing principles and practices.
• Confidence in negotiating with suppliers to secure best prices.
• Experience with computerized stock control systems.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Proactively purchase all necessary parts at lowest possible cost.
• Oversee inventory of high-value/plant critical spares.
• Coordinate company stock levels across UK sites.
• Negotiate with suppliers, contractors, and teams.

Skills

Stock Control or Inventory experience

Understanding of purchasing principles

Negotiation skills

Experience with computerised stock control systems

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Salesforce

Oracle NetSuite

SAP

Job description

The Stock Controller Role

Location: Croydon, South London

Shifts: Monday - Friday - 37.5 hours per week, flexible start times!

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum

Benefits: 33 Days Holiday, 10% annual Bonus, Flexible Working hours, Overtime Available (x1.5), Contributory Pension up to 7%, Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme and more…

Join a national energy recovery company that is a true leader in the ethical, renewable energy, and recycling sector. Operating over 300 sites across the UK, our client offers stability, security, and exceptional long‑term career growth opportunities. You will be joining their team on a crucial industrial site in Croydon, playing a key part in maintaining plant reliability within this trend‑setting business.

This is a full‑time, permanent position where you will be the lynchpin for site inventory. Your primary purpose is to ensure all essential parts are available, cost‑effective, and optimally managed to support the Engineering and Operational teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Procurement & Cost Control: Proactively purchase all necessary parts at the lowest possible cost, managing a maximum stock hold level to ensure efficiency.
• Inventory Management: Oversee a computerised stock control system, managing the inventory of high‑value/plant critical spares for your designated Energy Recovery Facility (ERF).
• Inter‑Site Liaison: Coordinate with alternative company sites across the UK to ensure the overall company stock levels are well‑managed and in check.
• Relationship Building: Maintain a professional approach when liaising with, negotiating with, and managing suppliers, contractors, and internal teams.

We are looking for a flexible, self‑sufficient individual who is comfortable working autonomously and committed to upholding high standards of plant reliability.

Essential Requirements

• You must bring proven Stock Control or Inventory experience from a demanding environment such as a manufacturing, production, or high‑volume industrial site.
• A strong understanding of purchasing principles and practices.
• Confidence in contacting, negotiating with, and identifying alternative suppliers to secure the best prices.
• Demonstrable experience with computerised stock control systems and knowledge of health and safety requirements.
• Experience in accessing and utilising larger databases for national suppliers and company accounts.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) and experience with a major CRM/ERP platform (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics 365, Salesforce, Oracle NetSuite, SAP, etc.).

Outstanding Benefits Package

The company values its employees and offers an industry‑leading package designed for security and work‑life balance:

• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% of your basic salary.
• Generous Holiday: 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
• Pension Scheme: Contributory pension up to 7%.
• Overtime: Available at time and a half (x1.5).
• Extra Perks: Salary Sacrifice Car Lease Scheme, Profit Share Scheme, discounts on retail/holidays, and comprehensive physical and mental health support.

Locations: Croydon, London, Mitcham, Sutton, Epsom, Leatherhead, Surrey, Bromley, Sidcup, Kingston upon Thames, Biggin Hill, Caterham, Redhill, Horley, Crawley, Brixton.

Job Titles: stock controller, purchasing controller, purchasing manager, buying manager Warehouse stock manager, Inventory Supervisor.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.