Purchasing Coordinator

Lloyd Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join a thriving business in Crawley. The role involves ensuring optimal stock levels through timely purchase orders. Candidates should have strong attention to detail and experience in purchasing and import/export procedures. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,000 - £32,000 and other benefits including 4 weeks of paid holiday and free onsite parking.

Benefits

4 weeks paid holiday

Free onsite parking

Full training provided

Company events

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail.
• Experience working within a purchasing role and import/export procedures.
• Effective time management and organisational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Comparing pricing/quotations from different suppliers.
• Identifying potential new suppliers.
• Preparing reports and cost analysis.
• Ensuring stock levels are optimal.
• Resolving customer and supplier queries via inbound calls and emails.

Job description

Overview

Lloyd Recruitment Services are pleased to be working with a thriving business based in Manor Royal, in Crawley, who are seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join their well-established team on a full-time permanent basis.

Salary and Benefits:

• Salary £28,000 - £32,000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday – 8am - 5pm
• 4 weeks paid holiday
• Free onsite parking
• Full training provided
• Centrally located in Manor Royal, with easy access to public transport
• Company events

Working with other members of the Purchasing Team, the Purchasing Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock levels through the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements. The role requires strong purchasing experience and the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.

Responsibilities

• Comparing pricing/ quotations from different suppliers
• Identifying potential new suppliers
• Preparing reports and cost analysis
• Ensuring stock levels at optimal
• Resolving customer and supplier queries via inbound calls and emails, responding in a timely manner

Experience / Key Skills

• Strong attention to detail
• Experience working within a purchasing role and import/export procedures
• Sage 200 experience (desirable)
• Effective time management and organisational skills
• Strong verbal and written communication abilities
• Team-oriented work approach
• Experience with a background in the construction industry (desirable)

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