Stock Controller

Major Recruitment; Middleton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Stock & Procurement Controller in Middleton, UK, offering a salary of £26,000 - £29,000 depending on experience. The role entails sourcing materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring stock management efficiency in a dynamic engineering business. Candidates must have procurement experience and strong IT skills. This position offers a flexible working environment with opportunities for autonomy, as well as supportive team dynamics within a busy company.

Benefits

Flexible start and finish times

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement and stock control.
• Strong IT skills in stock systems and spreadsheets.
• Excellent communication skills for dealing with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and ordering parts for engineering projects.
• Negotiating with suppliers for best pricing.
• Monitoring stock levels and raising purchase orders.
• Improving stock control processes and system usage.

Skills

Experience in procurement

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication skills

Proactive issue identification

Efficient organizational skills

Job description

Job Description

Stock & Procurement Controller

Middleton - £26,000 - £29,000 DOE - Full-time

Are you the kind of person who always knows where everything is - and how to get it cheaper and faster?

We're recruiting a Stock & Procurement Controller for a growing engineering business where no two days are the same. You'll be at the heart of keeping materials flowing through the business - ensuring everything is ordered, stocked, tracked, and delivered on time.

This is a vital, wide-reaching role. You'll be working across stores, engineering, and manufacturing - and you'll be the go-to person for purchasing, inventory, and systems accuracy.

Why This Role?

• Flexible start and finish times available - structure your working day around life
• 8-hour shifts, Monday to Friday
• Genuine opportunity to own and shape the procurement and stock control process
• Supportive team - your ideas are valued and implemented
• Stable, busy company in the engineering sector
• Cycle-to-work scheme and free on-site parking
• A varied, hands‑on role with a lot of autonomy
• No micromanagement – just the tools and support you need

What You'll Be Doing

• Sourcing and ordering parts and materials for engineering and electrical projects
• Negotiating with suppliers to secure the best pricing and terms
• Monitoring stock levels, raising purchase orders, and updating the stock control system (bespoke system)
• Adding new items to the database and keeping records accurate
• Liaising with stores and production to solve part shortages or picking errors
• Improving stock control processes and system usage
• Keeping the store function running efficiently with minimal disruption

What We're Looking For

• Experience in procurement and stock control
• Strong IT skills – stock systems, spreadsheets, and general system navigation are second nature to you
• Excellent communication skills – you'll be dealing with suppliers and internal teams
• A proactive approach to identifying and fixing issues
• Someone who enjoys bringing order, structure, and efficiency to busy environments

Interested?

Apply now with your CV

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