Job Description

Stores Person and Buyer

Role Purpose:

To manage inventory, materials, supplier orders, and goods flow to support efficient production and site work. Ensures materials are available at the right time, in the right quantity, and with the correct specification. Acts as the operational link between procurement, stores management, and the production schedule.

Scope:

Owns stock control and physical stores organisation. Places purchase orders within delegated authority. Supports the schedule by ensuring materials arrive on time. Manages incoming and outgoing goods. Assembles job packs/stillages of parts required. Provides accurate data to GM and Ops Assistant for procurement planning.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement Support & Purchasing

Source and order materials based on bill of materials or purchase requests. Verify specifications against drawings or bill of materials. Maintain supplier relationships and obtain competitive pricing. Work within delegated purchasing limits; escalate larger spends to GM. Proactively establish and review suppliers to ensure best value.

Stores & Inventory Management

Maintain organised, accurate, and safe stores areas. Carry out stock checks and replenish based on minimum stock levels. File all related paperwork e.g. delivery notes etc. Ensure paperwork relating to steel / product traceability and documentation for BS EN 1090 and ISO 9001 is handled correctly.

Material Flow & Job Readiness

Prepare kitted materials for jobs in line with the project schedule. Work closely with Scheduling Chargehand to align material availability with workflow. Stage materials for fabrication, assembly, and site operations.

Goods Inward & Documentation

Receive, inspect, and process delivered goods. Check conformity, quantities, and certification. Report discrepancies or damage promptly.

Operational Coordination

Liaise with Operations Assistant to forecast purchasing needs based on forward workload. Communicate material delays, shortages, or supplier issues so the schedule can be adjusted if required. Support QMS through accurate records of orders, certificates, and stock.

Continuous Improvement

Identify inefficiencies in stock layout, purchasing cycles, or material flow. Suggest pragmatic improvements for stores layout, labelling, or process. Contribute to standardisation of procurement and stores procedures.

General Duties

Unload large deliveries e.g. steel - using Forklift - and store on dedicated racks. (Training will be provided where required). Assist with other duties where required. E.g. delivery of goods to local customers, or collection of urgent supplies locally. Ensure housekeeping standards of the store areas.

Essential Requirements

Stores and/or Buyer experience in a previous role Have a valid UK driving licence. Have knowledge and experience using computer databases, email, etc. Have good attention to detail and the ability to keep accurate records. Must be proactive and take ownership of the role, improvements and efficiencies.

Desirable Requirements

Experience in a buyer role within the fabrication industry. Knowledge of steel / metal material specification and standards Have a valid forklift licence or recent experience of loading/unloading using forklift. Experience relating to material traceability procedures.
Working hours are Monday to Friday - 40hrs.

Pay is dependent on experience and skillset.

NO AGENCIES.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 14.75 per hour

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Store management: 1 year (required) buyer: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

forklift licence (preferred) Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person