Stores & Purchasing Controller

TN United Kingdom; Stockport; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Stockport is seeking a proactive Stores & Purchasing Controller to ensure smooth operations in their engineering stores. This role involves stock management, purchasing, and collaboration with site management to optimize inventory and support engineering needs. Ideal candidates will have experience in supply chain functions and proficiency in management systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supply chain stores function, preferably within an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely stock levels, preventing shortages of essential items.
• Support group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Tools

SAP

EAM

MS Office

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Client:

Allied Bakeries

Location:

Stockport, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Finance

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Yes

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Job Reference:

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Posted:

12.05.2025

Expiry Date:

26.06.2025

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Overview of role

Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Stores & Purchasing Controller

Location: Stockport

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Stores & Purchasing Controller to join our vibrant engineering team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for keeping things organised, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be the Backbone of Our Operations: You'll ensure our engineering stores run smoothly, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing downtime by having critical spare parts readily available.
• Innovate and Improve: Use systems like EAM and SAP to streamline stock control and provisioning, impacting asset availability.
• Collaborate and Lead: Work with site management and central teams to manage stock, non-stock, and contract requirements, ensuring seamless operations.
• Professional Growth: Develop skills in stores management, purchasing systems, and stakeholder communication within a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Stock Management: Maintain accurate and timely stock levels, preventing shortages of essential items.
• Stores Organisation: Keep the stores orderly and accessible, with fast-moving items easily available.
• System Support: Support group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.
• Documentation: Keep all stores-related documentation audit-ready.
• Purchasing: Obtain the best prices, manage receipts, and handle returns efficiently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy: Ensure precise stock issue records.
• Stock Checks: Conduct regular stock checks to maintain system accuracy.
• Budget Management: Keep engineering spend within allocated budgets.
• Order Points: Ensure timely ordering of items.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Experience: Proven experience in a supply chain stores function, preferably within an engineering environment.
• Skills: Proficiency in stores management systems, MS Office, Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (preferably Mainsaver), and SAP. Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Safety: Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements in an engineering environment.