Procurement Coordinator: Supplier Liaison & Cost Savings

Lloyd Recruitment - East Grinstead; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks" annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Full training provided

Friendly working environment

Job summary

Lloyd Recruitment Services in Crawley is working with a well-established business to recruit an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join their team.

This role involves raising purchase orders, monitoring stock, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring on-time deliveries. Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach are essential.

Salary £28,000–£32,000 DOE plus pension, health plan and training, with a friendly, supportive environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience is essential.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Proactive approach with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment as required.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery timescales.
• Comparing supplier quotations and identifying opportunities to improve costs.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and resolving delivery issues.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Preparing cost comparisons and purchasing reports.
• Checking supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with customer enquiries and quotations when required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Independent worker

Team player

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Lloyd Recruitment Services in Crawley is working with a well-established business to recruit an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join their team.

This role involves raising purchase orders, monitoring stock, negotiating with suppliers and ensuring on-time deliveries. Strong organisational skills and a proactive approach are essential.

Salary £28,000–£32,000 DOE plus pension, health plan and training, with a friendly, supportive environment and opportunities for growth.