Buyer (Purchasing)

447106927

£14 - £15.38 Per Hour

Full Time

Temporary

Crawley, West Sussex

Procurement And Buying

Posted 6 hours ago

Expires In 29 Days

Job Description

ROLE: Purchasing Executive – Crawley
Location: Crawley
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: £32,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:30

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