Stores and Procurement assistant

Four Squared Recruitment Ltd; Kidderminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the energy sector is looking for a Stores & Procurement Officer to oversee inventory management at their facility in Worcestershire. This key role involves controlling stock levels, ensuring timely availability of materials, and supporting the engineering teams, contributing to the plant's performance and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing engineering stores and inventory control systems.
• Strong understanding of stock management processes in a manufacturing or utilities environment.
• Valid FLT and combi-lift licenses are necessary.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels and ensure availability of critical materials.
• Perform stock audits and manage logistics for goods in/out.
• Conduct training for team members on stores processes.

Skills

Organisational

Communication

Stock Management

Procurement

Tools

CMMS (Pirana)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Stores & Procurement Officer Location: Worcestershire, West Midlands
Job Type: Temporary

Our client, a well-established and forward-thinking operator within the energy sector, is seeking a Stores & Procurement Officer to take ownership of the stores and inventory function at their facility in Worcestershire.

This is a key role supporting the engineering and operations teams to ensure the timely availability and control of spare parts, materials and equipment, playing a vital part in the ongoing performance and reliability of the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and control stock levels, ensuring availability of critical spares and consumables.
• Forecast requirements, raise purchase orders, process returns and manage goods in/out logistics.
• Carry out regular stock audits and cycle counts, reporting findings and implementing improvements.
• Maintain an organised and efficient stores environment, ensuring items are clearly labelled and stored appropriately.
• Work closely with maintenance teams to support planned and unplanned outages, ensuring all necessary stock is on-site and ready for use.
• Operate and maintain the site s Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS), ideally Pirana.
• Arrange transport and handle customs documentation (including ATA Carnets) for incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Operate material handling equipment such as forklifts and pallet trucks (valid licences required).
• Support the procurement of materials, services and equipment in line with company procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers and expedite orders to meet operational timelines.
• Train team members on stores processes and provide supervision to temporary or subordinate staff.
• Participate in health, safety, environmental and quality (HSEQ) initiatives and ensure full compliance with all site procedures.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience managing engineering stores and stock control systems.
• Experience working in a 24/7 process-driven environment ideally energy, utilities, or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of CMMS and stock management software (Pirana experience highly beneficial).
• Familiarity with procurement and purchasing processes.
• Comfortable supporting shutdown/outage planning and material readiness.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Valid FLT (Forklift) and combi-lift licences.
• IT literate, with a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Flexible and adaptable able to adjust working hours to support critical site activities when required.