Procurement & Stores Assistant

Board24 Preston is looking for a Procurement & Stores Assistant to support the purchasing and stores operations within our manufacturing facility.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in stores control, stock management or purchasing who enjoys working in a fast-paced operational environment.

Why join us?

• Opportunity to develop procurement and supply chain skills
• Work closely with engineering and operational teams
• Play an important role in keeping the manufacturing operation running smoothly
• Join a well-established and growing business

What you’ll be doing

• Supporting the Procurement & Stores Lead with purchasing activities
• Assisting with management of the stores and inventory system
• Monitoring stock levels and supporting re-ordering of materials and spare parts
• Building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers
• Assisting with supplier performance reviews and cost control initiatives
• Supporting contract renewals and procurement documentation
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and inventory records
• Working with internal departments to resolve supply issues

What we’re looking for

• Experience in stores control or purchasing, ideally in a manufacturing environment
• Good organisational and administrative skills
• Ability to work with inventory systems and procurement processes
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Analytical mindset with attention to detail
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office

What you’ll get

• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays
• Company pension
• Death in service benefit
• Company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption provision
• Employee referral scheme
• Wellness programmes
• Free onsite parking

More about us

Operating across three locations in England and Scotland, Board24 has been manufacturing corrugated sheet board for over 30 years. Our products are 100% recyclable, biodegradable and made from 90% recycled or recovered paper, helping support a more sustainable packaging industry.

Our vision is simple: to consistently deliver corrugated sheet-board solutions tailored to individual customer needs while providing outstanding service and taking care of our people and communities.

Find out more at www.board24.co.uk

Board24 is part of the Logson Group.

Please note that any offer of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of pre-employment checks. These include verification of your right to work in the UK and a negative drug and alcohol screening test. Employment cannot commence until these checks have been satisfactorily completed.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £26,500.00-£29,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate

• Preston PR2 5BP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person