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Purchasing Executive

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Newbury, West Berkshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Purchasing Executive – Inventory, ERP & Supplier Management

Location: Newbury
Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and proactive Purchasing Executive to support and improve procurement, stock control, and supplier management processes. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong purchasing experience who wants to develop into a more strategic role as the business grows.

The role is ideal for candidates with strong Excel skills, experience raising purchase orders, and a background in regulated environments such as food, FMCG, or manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

Purchasing & Procurement

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    Raise purchase orders in line with purchasing plans and business requirements.

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    Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.

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    Monitor supplier performance and support supplier reviews.

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    Track lead times, delivery accuracy, and purchase price variance.

Inventory & Stock Control

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    Manage incoming stock and coordinate deliveries with warehouse and logistics teams.

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    Oversee routine and periodic stock counts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.

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    Maintain and update stock records to ensure real-time visibility of inventory levels.

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    Support waste tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement in waste reduction.

ERP & Reporting

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    Manage ERP spreadsheets and data entry to ensure accurate purchasing, stock, and supplier information.

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    Support future ERP system implementation and optimisation projects.

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    Produce KPI reports across purchasing, stock, waste, and supplier performance.

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    Provide data-driven insights to support supply chain and procurement decisions.

Skills & Experience Required

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    Strong experience in raising purchase orders and coordinating purchasing activity.

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    Exceptional Excel skills (lookup functions, pivots, data manipulation).

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    Confident working with ERP systems or advanced spreadsheet-based workflows.

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    Proven ability to build effective supplier relationships.

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    Strong organisational skills with the ability to ensure on-time delivery and effective stock control.

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    Experience working in the food sector, FMCG, or similarly regulated environments (highly beneficial).

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    Excellent communication and attention to detail.

Career Progression

This role is designed to grow with the successful candidate. Over time, responsibilities may expand to include:

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    Strategic procurement and sourcing decisions

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    Supplier negotiation and cost optimisation

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    Involvement in ERP system rollout and integration

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    Demand planning and supply chain optimisation

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    Team leadership or procurement management responsibilities

Why Apply?

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    Opportunity to progress toward Purchasing Manager level

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    Exposure to procurement, ERP systems, and supply chain strategy

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    A key role within a growing business in a highly regulated industry

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    Ideal for someone ambitious, analytical, and ready to advance their procurement career

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