Strategic Purchasing Coordinator - Growth, Training & Benefits

Confidential; Crawley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 weeks' annual leave

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Full training provided

Friendly working environment

Opportunity to join growing business

Job summary

Confidential in Crawley is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels and coordinate supplier relationships. The role offers a salary of 28,000 to 32,000 DOE and a supportive, friendly environment with full training.

You will liaise with suppliers on pricing and delivery, prepare cost comparisons, check invoices, and support customer enquiries. Strong IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous purchasing or procurement experience is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident communication and negotiation skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• A proactive approach with good problem-solving abilities
• Able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Monitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment as required.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery timescales.
• Comparing supplier quotations and identifying opportunities to improve costs.
• Building and maintaining strong supplier relationships.
• Monitoring outstanding orders and resolving delivery issues.
• Maintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier information.
• Preparing cost comparisons and purchasing reports.
• Checking supplier invoices and resolving discrepancies.
• Assisting with customer enquiries and quotations when required.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Organisational skills

Microsoft Office

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Independent worker

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Confidential in Crawley is seeking an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to manage purchase orders, monitor stock levels and coordinate supplier relationships. The role offers a salary of 28,000 to 32,000 DOE and a supportive, friendly environment with full training.

You will liaise with suppliers on pricing and delivery, prepare cost comparisons, check invoices, and support customer enquiries. Strong IT skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team are essential.