Stores & Purchasing Controller

Allied Bakeries | part of Associated British Foods plc; Stockport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic engineering team as a Stores & Purchasing Controller in a passionate and growth-oriented company. This role involves ensuring smooth operations of engineering stores, managing stock levels, and collaborating with site management. You'll use systems like EAM and SAP to streamline processes while developing your skills in stores management and purchasing systems. If you thrive in fast-paced environments and are detail-oriented, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact in a supportive team dedicated to excellence and safety.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supply chain stores role, preferably in an engineering environment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate and timely stock levels, preventing shortages.
• Implement group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.

Skills

Stock Management

Communication Skills

Analytical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Education

GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in Maths & English

Tools

EAM

SAP

CMMS (Mainsaver)

Job description

Allied Bakeries, owned by Associated British Foods (ABF), is a diversified international food, ingredients, and retail group with sales of £13.9bn and 128,000 employees across 53 countries. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce market-leading brands such as Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon, and Silver Spoon.

We pride ourselves on brands like Kingsmill, Allinson’s, Bürgen, and Sunblest, known for their quality bread products and bakery items. Our business thrives on passionate, positive, and inclusive teams committed to safety and excellence.

Our Grocery Service Centre near Liverpool supports multiple ABF companies, delivering shared services in Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR, and IS, supporting brands like Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita, and Silver Spoon.

If you're seeking a role in a passionate, growth-oriented company that values its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Overview of Role

Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Stores & Purchasing Controller

Location: Stockport

Are you proactive, detail-oriented, and organized? Do you thrive in fast-paced environments? If so, this is the role for you.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Operational Backbone: Ensure our engineering stores operate smoothly, maintaining optimal stock levels and minimizing downtime with critical spare parts.
• Innovation and Improvement: Use systems like EAM and SAP to streamline stock control and provisioning, impacting asset availability.
• Collaboration and Leadership: Work with site management and central teams to manage stock, non-stock, and contract requirements.
• Professional Growth: Develop skills in stores management, purchasing systems, and stakeholder communication while contributing to a high-performing team.

Key Responsibilities

• Stock Management: Maintain accurate and timely stock levels, preventing shortages.
• Stores Organisation: Keep stores orderly and accessible, prioritizing fast-moving items.
• System Support: Implement group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.
• Documentation: Ensure all stores documentation is audit-ready.
• Purchasing: Obtain the best prices, manage receipts, and process returns efficiently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Stock accuracy and issue precision
• Regular stock checks to ensure system accuracy
• Engineering spend within budget
• Timely ordering based on established points

The Ideal Candidate

• GCSE Grade C / 4 or above in Maths & English
• Proven experience in a supply chain stores role, preferably in an engineering environment
• Proficiency in stores management systems, MS Office, CMMS (preferably Mainsaver), and SAP
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in engineering