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.