Purchasing Assistant

Alexander Lloyd; Crawley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a well-established business based in Crawley to recruit a Purchasing Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

The role focuses on inventory management, forecasting, supplier coordination and stock optimisation in a fast-paced environment. You will raise purchase orders, monitor deliveries and support new product launches.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain roles.
• Strong Excel skills, with Power BI experience advantageous.
• Experience working within a distribution, wholesale, or B2B environment.
• Organised, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to maximise stock availability and minimise shortages.
• Analyse sales trends and forecasts to support purchasing decisions.
• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners.
• Support new product launches and lifecycle management activities.
• Monitor inbound shipments and proactively resolve supply chain issues.

Skills

Excel

Forecasting

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Purchasing Assistant - (Maternity Cover)

Crawley, West Sussex (On-site)

Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a well-established business based in Crawley to recruit a Purchasing Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional to join a fast-paced environment focused on inventory management, forecasting, supplier coordination, and stock optimisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage inventory levels to maximise stock availability and minimise shortages
• Analyse sales trends and forecasts to support purchasing decisions
• Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries
• Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners
• Support new product launches and lifecycle management activities
• Monitor inbound shipments and proactively resolve supply chain issues

About You

• Previous experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain roles
• Strong Excel skills, with Power BI experience advantageous
• Experience working within a distribution, wholesale, or B2B environment
• Organised, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities