Buyer (Purchasing)

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