Purchasing Coordinator

Purchasing Coordinator - Crawley Salary: 28,000 - 32,000 DOELloyd Recruitment Services is working with a well-established and growing business in Crawley who are looking to recruit an experienced Purchasing Coordinator to join their team.This is a varied role for someone with previous purchasing or procurement experience, who is confident managing supplier relationships, coordinating orders and monitoring stock levels.Key Responsibilities:Raising and managing purchase orders, ensuring accuracy and timely deliveryMonitoring stock levels and arranging replenishment as requiredLiaising with suppliers regarding pricing, availability and delivery timescalesComparing supplier quotations and identifying opportunities to improve costsBuilding and maintaining strong supplier relationshipsMonitoring outstanding orders and resolving delivery issuesMaintaining accurate purchasing records and supplier informationPreparing cost comparisons and purchasing reportsChecking supplier invoices and resolving discrepanciesAssisting with customer enquiries and quotations when requiredWhat We''re Looking For:Previous purchasing or procurement experience is essentialStrong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing prioritiesGood commercial awareness and attention to detailConfident communication and negotiation skillsGood IT skills, including Microsoft OfficeA proactive approach with good problem-solving abilitiesAble to work independently as well as part of a teamWhat''s on ..... full job details .....