Our client, a leading and highly respected craft bakery supplying premium foodservice, retail, and private label customers, is seeking a commercially aware and detail-focused Stock Control and Purchasing Manager to manage inbound ingredients and packaging procurement across their busy production site. This is a pivotal role sitting at the heart of operations, ensuring accurate stock control, supplier performance, and cost efficiency across the business. Job Role Reporting to the Operations Director, the Stock Control and Purchasing Manager will be responsible for managing the full inbound stock portfolio, including ingredients and packaging materials. You will work closely with Production, Technical, Finance, and Warehousing teams to ensure optimal stock levels, pricing accuracy, and smooth month-end reporting processes. This role requires strong organisational skills, commercial awareness, and the ability to manage supplier relationships while maintaining tight control over systems, processes, and compliance. Responsibilities Manage purchasing of all ingredients and packaging materials in line with production requirements. Conduct daily stock level checks and liaise with production and packing teams to ensure continuity of supply. Maintain accurate stock records within the inventory management system. Manage purchase orders, goods receipt, and invoice matching processes. Check delivery notes against purchase orders and supplier invoices, ensuring accuracy in description, ..... full job details .....