Purchasing/ Stock Controller
| Posting date: | 09 July 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £30,000 to £33,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 August 2025 |
| Location: | IP3 9TT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Tandem Personnel |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C1402 |
Summary
Purchasing / Stock Controller
An excellent opportunity has arisen for permanent Purchasing / Stock Controller for our client-based Ipswich (IP3). The successful candidate will play a key role in managing stock and inventory, ensuring smooth material flow from supplier to shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end purchase order management, including supplier liaison and delivery tracking
• Maintain accurate stock data, including product codes, shelf life, MOQs, and lead times in Javelin and Trello
• Support inventory planning for fast-moving and customer-underwritten stock
• Coordinate import/export paperwork and liaise with couriers and freight providers
• Track materials to/from third-party subcontractors and ensure documentation is complete
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Quality, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy and availability
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in manufacturing stock control or inventory coordination
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ideally have experience in using supply chain systems (Javelin, Trello or similar)
In return you will receive:
• A Competitive salary up to £33K
• Free onsite parking
• Working hours 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch.
An excellent opportunity has arisen for permanent Purchasing / Stock Controller for our client-based Ipswich (IP3). The successful candidate will play a key role in managing stock and inventory, ensuring smooth material flow from supplier to shop floor.
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee end-to-end purchase order management, including supplier liaison and delivery tracking
• Maintain accurate stock data, including product codes, shelf life, MOQs, and lead times in Javelin and Trello
• Support inventory planning for fast-moving and customer-underwritten stock
• Coordinate import/export paperwork and liaise with couriers and freight providers
• Track materials to/from third-party subcontractors and ensure documentation is complete
• Collaborate with Sales, Planning, Quality, and Finance to ensure inventory accuracy and availability
What We’re Looking For:
• Previous experience in manufacturing stock control or inventory coordination
• Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
• Confident communicator with a proactive, problem-solving mindset
• Ideally have experience in using supply chain systems (Javelin, Trello or similar)
In return you will receive:
• A Competitive salary up to £33K
• Free onsite parking
• Working hours 8am – 5pm, Monday to Friday with 1 hour lunch.