Purchasing Coordinator - Reed : Job Details

Purchasing Coordinator

£28,000 - £32,000 per annum

Monday - Friday 8 am - 5 pm 

I am currently recruiting for a strong customer service/administration candidate for a manufacturing company based in the Crawley area. This candidate will benefit from having a background in sales administration, purchasing and freight but this is not essential. 

Responsibilities: 

• Oversee the procurement of products from suppliers keeping contacts updated and informed of any issues, ensuring all information is recorded correctly on the purchasing system
• Manage stock levels to maximise sales opportunities and manage costs 
• Coordinate with the sales team in regards to contracts
• Bi-weekly stock assessments to manage the ordering process ensuring there is no risk of under or overstocking
• Manage product lead times ensuring timely delivery and always providing excellent customer service 
• Coordinate and schedule deliveries in collaboration with freight forwarders 
• Collaborate with other internal departments to conduct supplier reviews, delivery schedules and competitive pricing 
• Generate monthly reports on the analysis of slow-moving stock 

If you have a strong customer service/administrative background and/or have experienced in logistics, freight forwarding or purchasing, please apply and Reed will be in touch.