Inventory and Purchasing Controller

Adecco are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Inventory and Purchasing Controller to join our client's team in Openshaw.

The successful candidate will be responsible for engaging with suppliers, obtaining pricing on parts, monitoring order progress, raising purchase orders, matching PO numbers to invoices, researching and comparing prices, and investigating previous order prices to update spreadsheet values.

Please do not hesitate to apply for this role if you feel you have transferable skills within a similar Stores/Stock position. Purchasing experience is not mandatory, and systems and work-flows can be trained.

7.30am - 4.30pm - Monday-Thursday

7.30-2pm - Friday

Full time, permanent

Weekly pay

£25,350-£28,392 per annum

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise with the engineering department on quoted items and requirements.
• Place orders with suppliers and ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct goods-in checks to verify the accuracy and quality of received items.
• Perform regular stock-taking and inventory checks to maintain accurate records.
• Generate stock loss reports and implement corrective measures.
• Respond to queries regarding faulty items, coordinating replacements or returns.
• Using Sage 50 for efficient and accurate record-keeping.
• Efficiently manage case documentation related to orders and supplier interactions.

If you thrive in a dynamic environment, possess a keen eye for detail, and can effectively manage the end-to-end stores process, including stocktaking and inventory checks, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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