Engineering Stores & Purchasing Controller
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 27, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Associated British Foods scores A on the Alion truth index.
Overview of role
Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Stores & Purchasing Controller
Location: Stockport
Salary: circa £33,000 per annum
Are you ready to take you career to the next level? We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Stores & Purchasing Controller to join our vibrant engineering team! If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a knack for keeping things organised, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
Why You'll Love This Role:
- Be the Backbone of Our Operations: You'll ensure our engineering stores run like a well-oiled machine, maintaining optimal stock levels and enabling downtime to be kept to a minimum by having critical spare parts readily available.
- Innovate and Improve: Use cutting-edge systems like EAM and SAP to streamline stock control and provisioning, making real impact on asset availability.
- Collaborate and Lead: Work closely with site management and central teams to manage stock, non-stock and contract requirements, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
- Professional Growth: Enhance you skills in stores management, purchasing systems and stakeholder communication, all whilst contributing to a high-performing team.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities
- Stock Management: Keep our stock levels accurate and timely, ensuring we never run out essential items.
- Stores Organisation: Maintain an orderly and accessible stores, with fast-moving items at your fingertips.
- System Support: Implement group stores initiatives using EAM and SAP systems.
- Documentation: Ensure all stores-related documentation is audit-ready.
- Purchasing: Secure the best prices for goods, manage receipts and handle returns efficiently.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):
- Accuracy: ensure stock issues are precise.
- Stock Checks: conduct regular checks to maintain system accuracy.
- Budget Management: keep engineering spend within budget.
- Order Points: ensure items are ordered timely.
The Right Person
Education: GCSE Grade C / 4 level or above. Maths & English essential.
Experience: Proven experience in a supply chain Stores function, preferably within an engineering environment.
Skills: Proficiency in stores management systems, MS Office, Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (preferably Mainsaver) and SAP. Excellent communication skills and analytical skills.
Safety: Understanding of Health and Safety requirements in an engineering environment.
What's in it for you?
We believe in rewarding our people, and that’s why we offer an outstanding package of benefits, including:
Competitive Salary
25 Days (pro rata) Annual Leave
Up to 10% Employer Pension Contributions (including Life Assurance)
‘Extra Slice’ Benefits Scheme
Electric Vehicle & Cycle to Work Scheme
Family-Friendly & Flexible Working Options
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee Referral Scheme
Loyal Service Awards
Health Care Cash Plan