Procurement Data Analyst | Purchasing Coordinator

Morgan Jones Recruitment; Edenbridge; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment in Edenbridge is seeking a commercially minded and analytical Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator to join our team. This hands-on role combines purchasing administration, data analysis and supplier communication, focusing on understanding what purchasing is done, by whom and how to drive cost savings.

You’ll work with large data sets, raise and process purchase orders, monitor orders and build relationships with suppliers while developing your purchasing and supply

Qualifications

• Highly analytical and comfortable working with large volumes of data.
• Confident using Excel and spreadsheets to analyse information.
• Accurate and detail-focused.
• Organised and able to manage multiple purchasing requirements.
• Commercially aware and curious about costs and value.
• Confident communicating with suppliers by phone and email.

Responsibilities

• Managing and analysing large volumes of purchasing and product data.
• Working with spreadsheets containing thousands of rows of data to identify trends, discrepancies and opportunities.
• Raising and processing purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Reviewing purchasing requirements and ensuring orders are placed at the right time.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding orders, availability, lead times and pricing.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and following up with suppliers where required.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Comparing pricing and identifying opportunities to reduce purchasing costs.
• Supporting the wider purchasing/procurement function with reporting and analysis.
• Using data to highlight potential cost savings, purchasing trends and areas for improvement.
• Building positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of issues and seeing them through to resolution.

Job description

Morgan Jones Recruitment in Edenbridge is seeking a commercially minded and analytical Purchasing and Procurement Coordinator to join our team. This hands-on role combines purchasing administration, data analysis and supplier communication, focusing on understanding what purchasing is done, by whom and how to drive cost savings.

You’ll work with large data sets, raise and process purchase orders, monitor orders and build relationships with suppliers while developing your purchasing and supply