Engineering Stores Coordinator in Manchester

Our client is a leading home textiles supplier, supplying UK High Street, Online and Major retailers. They now have an excellent opportunity for an Engineering Stores Coordinator to join their team in Greater Manchester.

About the role:

The Engineering Stores Coordinator is responsible for ensuring the efficient management of engineering stores, procurement of spare parts, and coordination with suppliers to support equipment reliability and minimise production downtime. The jobholder will play a key role in maintaining stock accuracy, supporting planned maintenance activities, and contributing to continuous improvement across the engineering function.

Job Role Requirements:

• Adopt a proactive approach to managing engineering stores and stock control
• Maintain accurate stock levels of critical spare parts to support production
• Raise purchase orders and manage procurement of engineering components
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, competitive pricing, and service levels
• Negotiate pricing and support cost-saving initiatives
• Manage goods-in and goods-out processes, including checking and booking stock
• Carry out cycle counts and stock audits to maintain inventory accuracy
• Maintain and develop Kanban systems to support efficient stock replenishment
• Work closely with finance to resolve invoice and delivery queries
• Produce and monitor spend reports in line with budget controls
• Provide general administrative support to the Engineering Team
• Support out-of-hours queries where required relating to urgent stock or parts
• Ensure stores and working areas are maintained in a clean, safe, and organised condition
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with Health & Safety requirements

What will you need?

• Experience working within a stores, engineering, or manufacturing environment
• Experience using ERP systems (Sage preferred)
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Experience in goods-in processes and stock control systems
• Experience of cycle counting and inventory management
• Previous experience in engineering procurement and spare parts management
• Experience of dealing with and negotiating with suppliers
• Counterbalance forklift truck licence preferred (training can be provided)
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
• Good communication skills and attention to detail
• Team player with a flexible and proactive approach
• Good understanding of Health & Safety requirements within a manufacturing environment

Apply online quoting reference number: NJR16762