Purchasing Assistant
3 days ago
Crawley
Purchasing Assistant - (Maternity Cover) Crawley, West Sussex (On-site) Alexander Lloyd are partnering with a well-established business based in Crawley to recruit a Purchasing Assistant on a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced purchasing or supply chain professional to join a fast-paced environment focused on inventory management, forecasting, supplier coordination, and stock optimisation. Key Responsibilities • Manage inventory levels to maximise stock availability and minimise shortages, • Analyse sales trends and forecasts to support purchasing decisions, • Raise purchase orders and manage supplier deliveries, • Build strong relationships with suppliers and logistics partners, • Support new product launches and lifecycle management activities, • Monitor inbound shipments and proactively resolve supply chain issues About You • Previous experience in purchasing, inventory planning, or supply chain roles, • Strong Excel skills, with Power BI experience advantageous, • Experience working within a distribution, wholesale, or B2B environment, • Organised, analytical, and comfortable managing multiple priorities Please hit apply if you are interested and available to start at short notice.