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Purchasing & Stock Control Manager

Posted 12 days ago

  • Great Gonerby, Lincolnshire
  • Permanent
  • £35,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 16 days
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:

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

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

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

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

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

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Investigating and resolving any stock discrepancies — fast and effectively.

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Forecasting demand and planning replenishments to keep operations seamless.

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Producing insightful stock reports and analysis for senior leadership.

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

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Conducting risk assessments and championing loss prevention strategies.

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

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Building and nurturing supplier relationships to secure the best deals.

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Negotiating pricing and clearly communicating any changes internally.

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Sourcing new products and suppliers in partnership with management.

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Overseeing and improving quality control processes for inbound goods.

What We’re Looking For:

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

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A confident negotiator and relationship builder who thrives when collaborating.

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

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Solid understanding of supply chain management and warehouse operations.

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

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

What’s In It For You?

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Regular company events

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Cycle to work scheme

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Employee discounts

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Free on-site parking

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Gym membership

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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