Purchasing Coordinator
Based in Crawley, West Sussex
Salary: £28,000-£32,000 dependent on experience
Working with other members of the Purchasing Team, you will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock levels through the timely placement of purchase orders and delivery of materials to meet customer order requirements.

Responsibilities will include

• Compare pricing/quotations from different suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction such as change of supplier.
• Identify potential new suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing records.
• Prepare reports and cost analysis.
• Raise purchase orders in line with supplier quotations.
• Ensure optimal stock levels are held of all products.
• Provide quotes and pricing for customers.
• Resolve customer and supplier queries by phone and email.
• Checking supplier invoices are correct and passing for payment.
• Provide general cover and assistance within the sales office.

Essential Skills/Competencies

• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbally
• Organisational skills
• Confident working style
• Ability to Manage Time and Workload Effectively
• IT literate
• Ability to Work in a Team Environment
• Experience working within an office environment

Desirable

• Experience within a purchasing role is highly desirable
• Experience of import/export process and procedures
• Sage 200 experience would be useful
• Experience working in the Garage Door/Construction Industry or dealing with trades people

Hours: 8am – 5pm Monday – Friday

Benefits

• £28,00-£32,000 per annum depending on experience
• Monthly bonus scheme
• Attendance & Recognition Perks
• 4 weeks paid holiday
• Friendly working conditions
• Full training provided
• Pension contributions
• Regular social events

• Compare pricing/quotations from different suppliers.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction such as change of supplier.
• Identify potential new suppliers.
• Maintain purchasing records.
• Prepare reports and cost analysis.
• Raise purchase orders in line with supplier quotations.
• Ensure optimal stock levels are held of all products.
• Provide quotes and pricing for customers.
• Resolve customer and supplier queries by phone and email.
• Checking supplier invoices are correct and passing for payment.
• Provide general cover and assistance within the sales office