Stores and Purchasing Controller

Allied Bakeries are owned by Associated British Foods. ABF is a diversified international food, ingredients and retail group with sales of £20.1bn and 138,000 employees in 56 countries. It has significant businesses in Europe, Africa, the Americas, Asia and Australia. Our sister companies in ABF UK Grocery produce products under many market-leading household brands, including Jordans, Ryvita, Pataks, Blue Dragon & Silver Spoon. We are proud of our brands: we make top 10 UK grocery brand Kingsmill as well as Allinson's and Sunblest. You'll know us best through our white, wholemeal and seeded market-leading loaves, as well as Kingsmill 50/50, the nation's favourite Healthier White, and our delicious pancakes, crumpets, hot cross buns and other bakery products. The success of our business depends on us having the right people on the team. We are incredibly passionate about our business, but it isn't for the faint-hearted – it's pacey and demanding so our people need to have a positive attitude and to want to work inclusively. We take massive pride in what we do, not least in how colleagues based in our bakeries and depots have one of the best safety performance records in the industry. Our Grocery Service Centre, based near Liverpool, is a hub for transactional activity across multiple ABF companies within the ABF Grocery division. Supporting some of our well-known brands such as Kingsmill, Pataks, Blue Dragon, Jordans, Ryvita and Silver Spoon, amongst others. We deliver Shared Service activities across a wide range of disciplines including Customer Services, Consumer Care, Finance, Payroll, HR and IS. Overview Of Role Join Our Dynamic Engineering Team as a Stores & Purchasing Controller Location: Stockport Salary: circa £30,000 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