Purchasing & Stock Control Manager

Posting date:	28 April 2025
Salary:	£35,000 per year
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	28 May 2025
Location:	ng32 2bp
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Ambitions Personnel
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	NA/SCM-15500

Summary

Are you ready to take ownership of a vital role in a fast-paced, growing company?
We’re on the lookout for a proactive and detail-driven Purchasing & Stock Control Manager who’s ready to make a real impact. If you thrive on building strong supplier relationships, love getting the details right, and have a passion for driving operational excellence — we want to hear from you!

What You’ll Be Doing:
In this key role, you'll be the backbone of inventory management — ensuring smooth stock control, sharpening supply chain efficiency, and keeping the business one step ahead. Your mission: keep stock flowing, relationships thriving, and operations running like clockwork.

Your Day-to-Day Responsibilities Will Include:

• Designing and implementing inventory control strategies to maintain just the right stock levels.

  
  

• Monitoring, tracking, and auditing stock movements with precision and accuracy.

  
  

• Keeping all stock records clean, clear, and up to date.

  
  

• Working closely with warehouse and internal teams to match stock levels with real business needs.

  
  

• Identifying and managing slow-moving or obsolete inventory before it becomes a problem.

  
  

• Investigating and resolving any stock discrepancies — fast and effectively.

  
  

• Forecasting demand and planning replenishments to keep operations seamless.

  
  

• Producing insightful stock reports and analysis for senior leadership.

  
  

• Partnering with logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries and efficient warehouse management.

  
  

• Conducting risk assessments and championing loss prevention strategies.

  
  

• Playing a key role in rolling out new stock management software.

  
  

• Building and nurturing supplier relationships to secure the best deals.

  
  

• Negotiating pricing and clearly communicating any changes internally.

  
  

• Sourcing new products and suppliers in partnership with management.

  
  

• Overseeing and improving quality control processes for inbound goods.

  
  

  What We’re Looking For:

  • A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in inventory control, stock management, or a related field.

    
    

  • A confident negotiator and relationship builder who thrives when collaborating.

    
    

  • Strong analytical skills, a laser-sharp eye for detail, and a love for problem-solving.

    
    

  • Solid understanding of supply chain management and warehouse operations.

    
    

  • Cool under pressure with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and deadlines.

    
    

  • Hands-on experience with stock management systems and software implementation projects.

    
    

    What’s In It For You?

    • Regular company events

      
      

    • Cycle to work scheme

      
      

    • Employee discounts

      
      

    • Free on-site parking

      
      

    • Gym membership

      
      

    • A genuinely positive, supportive working environment where your voice is heard

      
      

      Ready to step into a role where you’ll be valued, challenged, and supported to grow?
      Apply now and become part of a team that's as ambitious as you are.

      GRA1