Purchasing & Stock Controller / Stock Purchaser / Buyer

Job Title: Purchasing and Stock Controller

Location: Reading, Berkshire

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 per annum (depending on skills & experience)

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent role with 22 days holiday pro rata, plus public and bank holidays.

Hours: Mon-Fri within usual office hours -exact timing to be negotiated

Job Role:

Due to the expansion and restructuring of a market leader in the outdoor furniture industry, an opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic Purchasing and Stock Controller to join their team.

Main Responsibilities:

• New supplier sourcing & engagement
• Achieving cost saving via supplier negotiation and managing good relationships with key supply partners
• Maintaining a computerised purchasing database, chase quotations, place purchase orders, agree delivery schedules
• Cost and supplier analysis and report writing
• Working closely with other members of the team to ensure that orders are progressed with maximum efficiency and in line with customer requirements.
• Follow up delivery discrepancies
• Liaising with transport companies
• Bill of materials analysis and administration
• Setting up new item cards
• Creating barcodes for new item lines
• Stock journal preparation
• Import administration
• Yearly stock take assistance - input, analysis and investigation of full stock check figures
• Quality control checks as required

The ideal candidate will have commercial experience within a purchasing/buying/stock control environment and possess excellent communication skills to aid negotiation of commercial terms with suppliers. The candidate must be hard working, professional and able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines. High levels of accuracy, attention to detail and confidentiality are required.

They are a growing company and the role would be well suited to a self-motivated individual who is keen to progress and learn new skills, with a flexible attitude.

Administration, excel and outlook skills required. The ability to speak Mandarin would be advantageous but not essential.

To apply for this role, please click APPLY to submit your CV and a Cover Letter.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Stock Controller, Stock Coordinator, Purchasing and Stock Controller, Buyer, Purchaser, Stock Purchaser, Stock Journal Preparation, Quality Control, Quality Assurance may also be considered for this role.