Purchasing Executive

NXT Recruitment LTD; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local business in Cumbria is seeking a Purchasing Executive to manage purchasing across multiple brands. The ideal candidate will have strong negotiation skills, be detail-oriented, and comfortable using systems and spreadsheets. Responsibilities include processing orders, liaising with suppliers, and monitoring stock levels. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary dependent on experience.

Qualifications

• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Confident using computer systems, databases, and spreadsheets.
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage the purchasing of products across multiple brands and categories.
• Accurately process orders, ensuring correct product codes and descriptions are used.
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules.
• Monitor stock levels to ensure product availability.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Database systems

Spreadsheets

Job description

Location: Penrith, Cumbria
Salary: Dependent on experience
Contract: Permanent, Full-time

NXT Recruitment is proud to be exclusively working with a well-respected local business in Penrith to recruit a Purchasing Executive. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is commercially savvy, confident with systems, and skilled at working with detailed product information across multiple brands and product codes.

Key responsibilities:

• Manage the purchasing of products across multiple brands and categories
• Accurately process orders, ensuring correct product codes and descriptions are used
• Maintain and update purchasing systems with current stock and supplier information
• Liaise with suppliers to negotiate prices, terms, and delivery schedules
• Monitor stock levels to ensure product availability while minimising excess inventory
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure purchasing aligns with business needs
• Analyse data to support cost savings and identify purchasing opportunities

About you:

• Commercially aware with strong negotiation skills
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Comfortable working with multiple product codes and brands
• Confident using computer systems, databases, and spreadsheets
• Strong communication skills to build positive relationships with suppliers and colleagues
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage multiple priorities

If you’re detail-focused, commercially minded, and ready to make a positive impact in a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today, or for more information, please contact Simon Kean on 01228 812585 or email [e-mail]

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