Purchasing & Stock Controller

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Purchasing & Materials Controller to join a well-established manufacturing business in the Crawley area, offering a genuine 4-day working week with every Friday off!    Our client is a friendly and stable manufacturing business, looking to appoint a hands-on, organised individual to take ownership of purchasing, stock control, and materials coordination across their operation.  This is a varied and practical role where you will play a key part in ensuring materials flow smoothly through production and wider business functions, working closely with internal teams and suppliers.    The Role  Purchasing materials for production and office requirements   Managing stock levels and overseeing day-to-day stores activity   Receiving, checking, and booking in deliveries accurately   Arranging shipments to customers and contractors   Supporting incoming calls during busy periods, holidays, or breaks   Working closely with internal teams to ensure materials are available when needed   The Person:  We’re keen to speak with candidates from a manufacturing, engineering, or electronics background, or with transferable experience across purchasing/procurement, stock control, warehouse coordination or materials planning. Essential skills required:  Highly organised with strong attention to detail   Comfortable working in a small, close-knit team   Proactive, flexible, and happy to support across different areas when required   A strong communicator with a practical, hands-on approach   The Package:  Monday – Thursday, 9am – 4.30pm (30 hours)  Every Friday off – a true 3-day weekend every week   £28,000 - £30,000 DOE (pro rata)  If this sounds like something you’d be interested in, apply today or get in touch for more information. I’d be happy to talk you through the role in more detail