Purchasing Executive

Pertemps; Lancing; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps in Lancing is seeking a Purchasing Executive for a temporary ongoing role. You will manage the day-to-day purchasing process from requisition through to delivery and raise purchase orders.

The role requires strong organisational skills, attention to detail and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook. You will liaise with suppliers, monitor stock levels and generate procurement reports.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain is desirable.
• Excellent organisational and administration skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing from requisition through to delivery.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Liaise with suppliers for pricing, availability and delivery information.
• Maintain supplier relationships.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders as required.
• Track deliveries and follow up on outstanding orders.
• Resolve purchasing, delivery and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain purchasing and supplier records.
• Assist with price comparisons and supplier negotiations.
• Work with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements.
• Produce reports and maintain procurement documentation.
• Ensure orders are processed accurately and efficiently.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supplier negotiation

Excel

Outlook

Communication

Organization

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Purchasing Executive – Lancing

Location: Lancing

Job Type: Temporary ongoing

Salary: Competitive

Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 17:00

Key Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day purchasing process from requisition through to delivery
• Raising and processing purchase orders
• Liaising with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability and delivery information
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships
• Monitoring stock levels and placing orders as required
• Tracking deliveries and following up on outstanding orders
• Resolving purchasing, delivery and invoice discrepancies
• Maintaining accurate purchasing and supplier records
• Supporting with price comparisons and supplier negotiations
• Working closely with internal departments to understand purchasing requirements
• Producing reports and maintaining procurement documentation
• Ensuring orders are processed accurately and efficiently

About You

• Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain is desirable
• Excellent organisational and administration skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Confident communicating with suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Commercially aware with a proactive approach
• Able to work independently and as part of a team