Purchasing & Stores Controller | Telford | Office Based | Permanent | 08:00-16:00 | Full Time Hours | Competitive Salary + Benefits Package Seymour John are currently recruiting for a Purchasing & Stores Controller on behalf of a well-established organisation in Telford. This is an excellent opportunity for a proactive and hands-on individual with experience across purchasing, stores or warehouse operations who enjoys working in a varied and fast-paced environment. The Opportunity Reporting to the Head of Procurement, you will play a key role in ensuring materials, components and stock are available when needed to support engineering and workshop operations. Your responsibilities will include: * Managing the purchasing process, placing orders with suppliers and monitoring deliveries to ensure materials arrive on time * Building strong relationships with suppliers and acting as the main point of contact for order updates, queries and delivery schedules * Overseeing the day-to-day running of the stores function, ensuring stock is accurately received, stored and issued * Maintaining stock levels and proactively reordering key consumables and materials to avoid shortages * Investigating stock discrepancies and helping to improve stock accuracy across the business * Coordinating deliveries, returns and shipments, including arranging transportation for both UK and international consignments * Working closely with engineering, production and workshop teams to ensure materials and components are available when required * Producing stock reports and maintaining accurate system information to support operational decision-making * Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across purchasing, stores and inventory management processes * Helping to maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment Personal Profile This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys combining purchasing responsibilities with practical, hands-on stores duties. You will be joining a collaborative working environment where accuracy, reliability and teamwork are highly valued. The role will involve working within stores and workshop areas, handling materials and occasionally driving a forklift truck or company vehicle. It therefore requires someone who is comfortable working in an active and varied environment. We are looking for candidates to have: * Previous experience within purchasing, stores, warehouse or stock control * Confidence raising purchase orders and communicating with suppliers * Strong attention to detail with a diligent and methodical approach * Good IT skills, including working knowledge of Excel * Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills * A proactive, hands-on attitude and the ability to work independently * Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team * A full UK driving licence * Forklift truck experience Benefits include: * 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays * Company pension scheme * Life insurance * Employee Assistance Programme * Ongoing training and personal development opportunities * Free on-site parking * EV charging points on-site * Bike to Work scheme * Social and wellbeing activities TO APPLY Please contact Joe Woodall at Seymour John Ltd If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy making a measurable impact, we would love to hear from you! By responding, we will register you as a candidate with Seymour John Limited. To understand how we will use your personal data, please read the Privacy Policy on our website
Purchasing & Stores Controller in Telford employer: Seymour John Ltd
Join a dynamic team in Newtown, Powys, where your expertise as an Accounts Payable Process & Systems Specialist will be valued and impactful. With a hybrid working model and a competitive salary of up to £36,000 plus benefits, this role offers a supportive work culture that encourages continuous improvement and professional growth. You'll have the opportunity to collaborate with colleagues across the business, driving efficiencies and optimising processes in a fast-paced environment that values innovation and teamwork.
