Are you looking to grow your career in procurement and stock administration? Are you organised, detail-focused, and keen to learn? If so please read on...
Cheyney Design (part of the Cheyney Group of Companies) is a dynamic technology and manufacturing business based near Royston, Hertfordshire. Working closely with our sister company, Sapphire Inspection Systems, we design and manufacture advanced X-ray inspection systems, modules, and software used globally across the food, pharmaceutical, and process equipment industries.
We are now looking for a Procurement and Stock Administrator to help develop and support our Procurement & Supply Chain function. This role is key to supporting manufacturing, R&D, customer support, and office operations, while working closely with Operations leadership to support the continued growth of the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Process purchase orders and manage them through to delivery
- Source the most effective pricing and lead times in line with job requirements
- Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with suppliers
- Negotiate delivery and shipping schedules
- Manage stock, including goods-in and inventory control
- Monitor and optimise stock levels
- Work closely with Sales and Manufacturing to identify and resolve supply chain issues
- Minimise lead times and respond to forecast and planning changes
- Support manufacturing with component assembly where required
- Liaise with internal departments to resolve queries efficiently
Skills and Experience
The ideal candidate will:
- Be an excellent verbal and written communicator
- Have strong organisational and analytical skills with great attention to detail
- Be self-motivated, enthusiastic, and able to work both independently and under direction
- Be keen to learn and develop as the role and company grow
- Have experience building relationships with suppliers and internal teams
- Be a confident administrator with strong IT skills and database experience
Ideally, you will also have:
- Experience in commercial negotiation and supplier contract management
- Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel
- Knowledge or experience of MRP systems (experience with cloud finance platforms such as Xero is an advantage)
- Experience across stock management, procurement processes, and supplier quality
- Experience working within ISO quality systems
Package and Benefits
- Office-based role, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
- Location: Head Office, Litlington, Royston
- Salary: £32000 - £35,000, depending on experience
- Pension: Nest Pension Scheme
- Holiday: 25 days per annum
To apply please forward your CV to the link provided ,with a covering letter explaining why you feel you are suited to this role.
Please note the company does not have a sponsorship licence so you must have the right to work in the UK.
