Strategic Purchasing Coordinator

First Recruitment Services; Crawley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

First Recruitment Services is looking to appoint a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer in Crawley to support daily operations and maintain strong supplier relationships. The role demands attention to detail, proactivity and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will liaise with suppliers, review invoices, monitor stock, and help identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring timely delivery and accurate records are kept. A proactive team player will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement, buying or supply chain.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and supplier relationship skills.
• Commercial awareness with cost-saving focus.
• Proactive, hands-on problem solving.
• Able to work independently and within a team.
• Stock control or inventory management experience.
• Supplier negotiation and cost comparison experience.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with suppliers on availability, pricing and lead times.
• Review supplier invoices and resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor stock levels and ensure inventory is available.
• Follow up on orders and manage delivery issues.
• Build relationships with new and existing suppliers.
• Produce purchasing reports and cost comparisons.
• Manage and raise purchase orders accurately and efficiently.
• Support colleagues across the wider office.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and better purchasing.
• Respond to supplier and customer enquiries by email and phone.
• Assist with customer quotations and pricing.
• Maintain accurate purchasing and supplier records.
• Research and source alternative suppliers where beneficial.
• Help ensure products meet customer demand.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Supply chain

Supplier relationships

Cost savings

Organisational skills

Negotiation

Independent work

Job description

First Recruitment Services is looking to appoint a Purchasing Coordinator / Buyer in Crawley to support daily operations and maintain strong supplier relationships. The role demands attention to detail, proactivity and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will liaise with suppliers, review invoices, monitor stock, and help identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring timely delivery and accurate records are kept. A proactive team player will thrive here.