Purchasing & Stores Controller
CV-LibraryTelford, Telford and WrekinpermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
Apply NowPurchasing & 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
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