Stores & Purchasing Controller

Allied Bakeries Ltd.; Stockport; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allied Bakeries Ltd. is seeking a proactive Stores & Purchasing Controller to join our engineering team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage engineering stores, maintain stock levels, and support procurement through SAP and Mainsaver to maximise asset availability.

The role emphasizes collaboration with site management and central teams, audit-ready documentation, and cost-effective purchasing, while upholding health and safety standards across the engineering function.

Qualifications

• GCSE Grade C / 4 level or above. Maths & English essential.
• Proven experience in a supply chain Stores function, preferably within an engineering environment.
• Proficiency in stores management systems, MS Office, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (preferably Mainsaver) and SAP.
• Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
• Safety: Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in an engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Be the backbone of operations by maintaining optimal stock levels and ensuring downtime is minimized.
• Use systems like EAM and SAP to streamline stock control and provisioning.
• Collaborate with site management and central teams to manage stock and contract requirements.
• Ensure stores-related documentation is audit-ready.
• Secure the best prices for goods, manage receipts and returns.
• Maintain an orderly stores with fast-moving items readily accessible.

Skills

Stores management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Health & safety awareness

Education

GCSE Grade C / 4 or above

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Mainsaver

Job description

Are you ready to take you 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 like a well-oiled machine, maintaining optimal stock levels and enabling downtime to be kept to a minimum by having critical spare parts readily available.
• Innovate and Improve: Use cutting-edge systems like EAM and SAP to streamline stock control and provisioning, making real impact on asset availability.
• Collaborate and Lead: Work closely with site management and central teams to manage stock, non-stock and contract requirements, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
• Professional Growth: Enhance you skills in stores management, purchasing systems and stakeholder communication, all whilst contributing to a high-performing team., Stock Management: Keep our stock levels accurate and timely, ensuring we never run out essential items.
• Stores Organisation: Maintain an orderly and accessible stores, with fast-moving items at your fingertips.
• System Support: Implement group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.
• Documentation: Ensure all stores-related documentation is audit-ready.
• Purchasing: Secure the best prices for goods, manage receipts and handle returns efficiently.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Accuracy: ensure stock issues are precise.
• Stock Checks: conduct regular checks to maintain system accuracy.
• Budget Management: keep engineering spend within budget.
• Order Points: ensure items are ordered timely.

Education:

GCSE Grade C / 4 level or above. Maths & English essential.

Experience:

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

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive Salary 25 Days (pro rata) Annual Leave Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance) 'Extra Slice' Benefits Scheme Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Scheme Family-Friendly & Flexible Working Options Employee Assistance Programme Employee Referral Scheme Loyal Service Awards Health Care Cash Plan Information at a Glance