Procurement and Stock Administrator

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.

• 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

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

• 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

• Office-based role, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm
• Location:
  
  Head Office, Litlington, Royston
• Salary: £32,000 – £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.