Job Description
Stock Controller / Purchasing Coordinator
Location: Dewsbury (on-site)
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000
Working Hours: 8am 4.30pm (some flexibility)
About the Role
An established manufacturing business is seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Stock Controller / Purchasing Coordinator to join their operations team on a permanent basis.
The role is responsible for planning and procuring key materials to ensure production demand is met efficiently, while maintaining optimal stock levels and strong cost control. Working closely with internal Sales, Production, and Procurement teams, you will oversee day-to-day purchasing activity, manage supplier relationships, and support intracompany purchasing requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Plan and procure key materials to meet production requirements
- Maintain accurate stock levels and ensure availability of critical items
- Raise and manage purchase orders for core and ad-hoc requirements
- Develop and maintain strong supplier relationships
- Support pricing discussions and cost control initiatives
- Manage intracompany purchasing and intercompany supply coordination
- Work closely with Sales and Production to align purchasing with demand forecasts
- Maintain accurate records of purchasing and stock movements
- Analyse usage trends and support continuous improvement in inventory efficiency
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality, and environmental standards
Experience Required:
- Minimum 3 years experience in purchasing
- Minimum 3 years experience in stock control or inventory management
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and distribution environments (timber industry experience desirable)
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Confident working with large data sets and inventory systems
- Strong prioritisation skills with good commercial awareness
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams
Closing date is 5th July 2026
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