Purchasing Executive

Guided Talent; Newbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A procurement firm in Newbury is looking for a highly organized Purchasing Executive to manage purchasing, stock control, and supplier processes. The ideal candidate will have excellent Excel skills and experience in regulated environments. This position offers career progression opportunities, including potential advancement to Purchasing Manager level. Join a growing business that values strategic procurement and offers exposure to supply chain strategy.

Benefits

Opportunity for career progression

Exposure to procurement and supply chain strategy

Qualifications

• Experience in inventory management and stock control.
• Ability to support ERP system implementation and optimization.
• Skill in producing KPI reports and data-driven insights.

Responsibilities

• Raise purchase orders and maintain supplier relationships.
• Manage incoming stock and coordinate deliveries.
• Produce KPI reports and support supply chain decisions.

Skills

Strong experience in raising purchase orders

Exceptional Excel skills

Confident with ERP systems

Proven ability to build supplier relationships

Strong organisational skills

Experience in regulated environments

Excellent communication

Job description

Purchasing Executive - Inventory, ERP & Supplier Management

Location: Newbury

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Executive to support and improve procurement, stock control, and supplier management processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who wants to develop into a more strategic role as the business grows.

The role is ideal for candidates with strong Excel skills, experience raising purchase orders, and a background in regulated environments such as food, FMCG, or manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

• Raise purchase orders in line with purchasing plans and business requirements.
• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
• Monitor supplier performance and support supplier reviews.
• Track lead times, delivery accuracy, and purchase price variance.

Inventory & Stock Control

• Manage incoming stock and coordinate deliveries with warehouse and logistics teams.
• Oversee routine and periodic stock counts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
• Maintain and update stock records to ensure real-time visibility of inventory levels.
• Support waste tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement in waste reduction.

ERP & Reporting

• Manage ERP spreadsheets and data entry to ensure accurate purchasing, stock, and supplier information.
• Support future ERP system implementation and optimisation projects.
• Produce KPI reports across purchasing, stock, waste, and supplier performance.
• Provide data-driven insights to support supply chain and procurement decisions.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong experience in raising purchase orders and coordinating purchasing activity.
• Exceptional Excel skills (lookup functions, pivots, data manipulation).
• Confident working with ERP systems or advanced spreadsheet-based workflows.
• Proven ability to build effective supplier relationships.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to ensure on-time delivery and effective stock control.
• Experience working in the food sector, FMCG, or similarly regulated environments (highly beneficial).
• Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Career Progression

This role is designed to grow with the successful candidate. Over time, responsibilities may expand to include:

• Strategic procurement and sourcing decisions
• Supplier negotiation and cost optimisation
• Involvement in ERP system rollout and integration
• Demand planning and supply chain optimisation
• Team leadership or procurement management responsibilities

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to progress toward Purchasing Manager level
• Exposure to procurement, ERP systems, and supply chain strategy
• A key role within a growing business in a highly regulated industry
• Ideal for someone ambitious, analytical, and ready to advance their procurement career