Buyer/Stores Manager

Job Details

This fire and security systems installer and service provider are looking to recruit a Lead Buyer/Stores Manager based out of their office in North Hertfordshire. Reporting to the Engineering Manager. Key responsibilities include:

• Management of stock across our Main office locations
• Management of Engineers van stock
• Ordering stock
• Support on the implementation of a new IT stock management software and maintain once in place
• Lead on the annual stock take
• Manage supply chain and relationships
• Liaising with suppliers about deliveries and discrepancies in stock
• Purchase materials to maintain the correct stock level and obtain competitive pricing
• Identifying shortages and informing purchasing/production control, ensuring stock levels do not run low
• Purchase ad-hoc required materials upon request
• Organize and manage multiple van drivers and route planning
• Managing all functions of stock and equipment
• Picking parts in accordance with Project “Kit” lists
• To ensure goods are correctly booked in and out of stores, correctly packaged and dispatched according to specified procedures and standards
• Checking paperwork for accuracy
• Managing the correct recycling processes of all materials and waste
• Ensure the general tidiness of workplace and quality and health and safety standards are maintained at all times
• To perform other duties as assigned from time to

Candidates for this role would have experience working in the fire and security industry, having excellent organisational and time management skills, excellent communication skills, good customer service skills, being familiar with IT including MS suite (Excel) and a proactive approach to problem solving. The interesting position comes with a basic salary of up to from £35,00 to £42,000 plus package depending on skill set.