Stock and Purchasing Coordinator

Role: Stock & Purchasing Coordinator

Salary: £27,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: Coventry CV4

Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am until 4.30pm Friday 8am until 1.30pm

Benefits: Free parking, 26 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, healthcare and pension

We are working on behalf of our client who is looking to recruit a Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator to join their Operations / Supply Chain team. This is a key role supporting the effective control of stock, purchasing activities, and the logistical flow of goods in and out of the business.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring accurate stock records, timely purchase ordering, efficient goods-in and dispatch processes. This role plays a vital part in supporting production, service, and sales activities across the business.

This is a great opportunity for a candidate who is keen to add value, support in streamlining processes, with the chance to progress into a team leader position in the future. The successful candidate will have a positive attitude to work, with the ability to work at pace and deliver results.

Please note, that this is a full time office based role working 37.5 hour working week – Monday to Thursday 8am until 4.30pm and Friday 8am – 1.30pm

Key Responsibilities;

• As a Stock and Purchasing Coordinator you will be responsible for managing the logistics of stock and producing supporting paperwork


• Maintain accurate stock records and inventory levels, as well as conducting conduct audits when required


• Rotate expiry-dated stock, identify and manage obsolete, damaged, or faulty stock


• Raise purchase orders for stock replenishment and ad-hoc requirements


• Monitor stock levels by running weekly reports then liaise with suppliers to confirm availability, pricing, and delivery schedules as parts are shipped from Europe and China


• Track purchase orders to ensure goods arrive on time and chase overdue orders


• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships


• Process supplier invoices and support purchasing administration


• Receive and check incoming goods for accuracy, damage, and suitability


• Book goods into the system in line with goods-in procedures


• Put stock away efficiently and safely in designated locations


• Pick and dispatch goods accurately against sales and works orders

Skills & Experience;

• Previous experience in administration, logistics, purchasing, stock control or warehouse operations


• Understanding of purchasing and purchase order processes


• Experience handling goods inwards and dispatch


• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail


• Excellent communication skills


• Confident user of Microsoft Excel and CRM systems


• Positive attitude and reliable nature


• Proactive with a problem-solving mindset to improve or streamline processes

Benefits:

• £27,000


• Free onsite parking


• 26 days holiday plus bank holidays


• Healthcare


• Pension

If you are an experienced Logistics Administrator, Stock Controller or Purchasing Coordinator looking for a role that offers long-term development, please apply today.

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