Stock Control | Purchasing | Inventory Management | Procurement

We are working with a well-established manufacturing business based near Epping who are looking to recruit a Stores / Stock Control / Buyer to support their production and operations teams.

This role plays an important part in ensuring materials, components and parts are available when required to support manufacturing and engineering activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing stock levels, raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate inventory records.

This would suit someone with experience in stock control, stores, purchasing or procurement, ideally within a manufacturing or technical environment.

Stock Control

• Monitoring and maintaining accurate stock levels of parts, components and materials
• Carrying out regular stock takes and cycle counts
• Investigating stock discrepancies and resolving issues
• Updating the inventory system with receipts, issues, returns and transfers
• Ensuring stores are organised, labelled and managed efficiently

Purchasing

• Raising and managing purchase orders for materials, parts and consumables
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, lead times and deliveries
• Monitoring supplier performance and following up on outstanding orders
• Working with internal teams to forecast material requirements
• Reviewing stock levels and recommending reorder points

Administration

• Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Supporting stock reporting and analysis
• Assisting with invoice processing and liaising with finance where required

Key Skills & Experience

• Experience within stores / stock control or Purchasing or procurement
• Experience working within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong organisational and analytical skills
• Good communication skills with suppliers and internal teams
• Experience using inventory systems, ERP software or Excel

Salary & Benefits

• -30,000 - -32,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday working hours
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Overtime available
• Stable and reputable business with a varied working environment