Purchasing Specialist (Temp) - Supplier & Inventory

Pertemps Crawley; Crawley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Crawley 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, raise purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability and delivery information.

Responsibilities include monitoring stock levels, resolving discrepancies, maintaining supplier records, and supporting with price comparisons and negotiations while working closely with internal teams to meet

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Managing 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.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Communication with suppliers

Prioritisation

Teamwork

Independent work

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pertemps Crawley 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, raise purchase orders, and liaise with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability and delivery information.

Responsibilities include monitoring stock levels, resolving discrepancies, maintaining supplier records, and supporting with price comparisons and negotiations while working closely with internal teams to meet