SAP Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an organised and proactive Stock Control & Purchasing Coordinator to join an established organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing, stock control and inventory management who enjoys working in a hands-on, operational environment.

The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining accurate stock records, coordinating purchasing activities, managing supplier deliveries and ensuring materials, products and equipment are available when required.

You will use SAP and Microsoft Excel to support inventory accuracy, purchasing efficiency and operational performance.

Key Responsibilities

Stock Control & Inventory Management

Monitor stock levels and ensure materials and products are available to meet operational requirements.

Maintain accurate inventory records using SAP and other relevant systems.

Investigate stock discrepancies, shortages and delivery issues.

Conduct regular stock checks and support periodic stocktakes.

Monitor excess, obsolete and slow-moving stock, identifying opportunities to improve inventory efficiency.

Ensure stock movements and goods receipts are recorded accurately.

Purchasing & Supplier Coordination

Raise and process purchase orders in line with business requirements.

Obtain supplier quotations and support purchasing decisions.

Monitor outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Review supplier pricing, lead times and delivery performance.

Resolve purchasing and delivery discrepancies, escalating issues where necessary.

Maintain accurate supplier and purchasing records.

Administration & Reporting

Prepare purchasing, stock and supplier performance reports using SAP and Excel.

Monitor inventory information to identify potential supply issues.

Work closely with Finance, Warehouse and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies.

Ensure purchasing documentation, goods receipts and stock records are accurate and up to date.

Support improvements to purchasing and stock control procedures.

Follow relevant health and safety, quality and operational procedures.

Essential Skills & Experience

Previous experience in stock control, purchasing, procurement administration, supply chain or materials coordination.

Practical, hands-on experience using SAP for purchasing, inventory management or goods receipting.

Experience raising purchase orders, managing suppliers and tracking deliveries.

Good understanding of stock accuracy, inventory levels and stocktaking procedures.

Confident using Microsoft Excel and other IT systems.

Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.

Ability to investigate stock discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.

Good communication skills when dealing with suppliers and internal stakeholders.

Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Desirable Experience

Previous experience within manufacturing, engineering, warehousing, facilities or industrial operations.

Knowledge of inventory forecasting, replenishment and stock rotation.

Experience producing purchasing and inventory reports.

Understanding of supplier management, pricing and cost-control principles.

Experience improving stock accuracy and purchasing processes.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone who is organised, reliable, proactive and confident working with purchasing and stock management systems.

You will be comfortable managing purchase orders, investigating stock issues, communicating with suppliers and ensuring materials are available to support daily operations.

The ideal candidate will have a practical, solutions-focused approach and enjoy working in a busy environment where accuracy, organisation and communication are essential.

Key Measures of Success

Maintaining accurate stock records and inventory availability.

Ensuring purchase orders are processed efficiently.

Improving supplier delivery performance and resolving shortages.

Reducing stock discrepancies, excess inventory and purchasing errors.

Maintaining accurate SAP records and purchasing documentation.

Why Apply?

Join an established organisation in a varied purchasing and stock control position.

Take responsibility for important day-to-day purchasing and inventory activities.

Work closely with suppliers and operational teams.

Develop your experience using SAP and inventory management systems.

Contribute to improving stock accuracy, purchasing processes and operational efficiency
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed