Buyer / Stock Controller

Escape Recruitment is delighted to be partnering with an established and growing Scottish business to recruit a Buyer / Stock Controller.

This is a varied, hands-on role covering purchasing, stock control and working with suppliers, within a small and friendly team.

The business is introducing a new Sales & Operations system, and you will be involved in the implementation and become a key user. Good IT skills and the ability to pick up new systems are therefore important.

The role:

• Placing purchase orders with Suppliers and expediting deliveries.
• Manage stock levels to ensure good product availability.
• Analyse sales and stock levels and place supplier orders.
• Monitor supplier lead times and chase deliveries where required.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and internal colleagues.
• Keep product information and pricing up to date.
• Communicate stock availability and delivery updates to customers and colleagues.
• Look for ways to improve stock processes and make things work more efficiently.
• Hands on - It is a small, close-knit business and everyone supports each other

What we're looking for:

• Experience in stock control, purchasing, buying or inventory management.
• Good Excel and general IT skills.
• Comfortable working with data and learning new systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator who enjoys dealing with suppliers and colleagues.
• Commercially aware with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Someone who enjoys improving processes and finding better ways of doing things.
• Happy working as part of a small team where everyone mucks in.

Why apply?

• Newly created role with genuine long-term prospects.
• A varied role with plenty of responsibility.
• Opportunity to get involved with a new business system and become the in-house expert.
• Established Scottish business with a strong reputation.
• Friendly, supportive team.
• Company performance bonus.
• Monday - Friday, on-site.

If you're a Buyer, Purchasing Assistant, Stock Controller, Inventory Coordinator or similar, and you're systems-savvy and looking for something a bit different, we would love to hear from you.