Purchasing Coordinator

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

Purchasing Coordinator - Crawley

Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE

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

This is a varied role for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience, who is confident managing supplier relationships, coordinating orders and monitoring stock levels.

Key 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

What We're Looking For:

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience is essential
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail
• Confident communication and negotiation skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive approach with good problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• Salary: £28,000 - £32,000 DOE
• 4 weeks' annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Healthcare cash plan
• Full training provided
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Opportunity to join an established and growing business

Extra info:

• Refer a friend and earn up to £500 (see website for details)

Lloyd Recruitment Services are acting as an employment agency for this vacancy and are an equal opportunities employer