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
* Raise purchase orders in line with purchasing plans and business requirements.
* Build and maintain strong supplier relationships to ensure competitive pricing, quality, and reliable delivery.
* Monitor supplier performance and support supplier reviews.
* Track lead times, delivery accuracy, and purchase price variance.
Inventory & Stock Control
* Manage incoming stock and coordinate deliveries with warehouse and logistics teams.
* Oversee routine and periodic stock counts, ensuring accuracy and resolving discrepancies.
* Maintain and update stock records to ensure real-time visibility of inventory levels.
* Support waste tracking, reporting, and continuous improvement in waste reduction.
ERP & Reporting
* Manage ERP spreadsheets and data entry to ensure accurate purchasing, stock, and supplier information.
* Support future ERP system implementation and optimisation projects.
* Produce KPI reports across purchasing, stock, waste, and supplier performance.
* Provide data-driven insights to support supply chain and procurement decisions.
Skills & Experience Required
* Strong experience in raising purchase orders and coordinating purchasing activity.
* Exceptional Excel skills (lookup functions, pivots, data manipulation).
* Confident working with ERP systems or advanced spreadsheet-based workflows.
* Proven ability to build effective supplier relationships.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to ensure on-time delivery and effective stock control.
* Experience working in the food sector, FMCG, or similarly regulated environments (highly beneficial).
* 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:
* Strategic procurement and sourcing decisions
* Supplier negotiation and cost optimisation
* Involvement in ERP system rollout and integration
* Demand planning and supply chain optimisation
* Team leadership or procurement management responsibilities
Why Apply?
* Opportunity to progress toward Purchasing Manager level
* Exposure to procurement, ERP systems, and supply chain strategy
* A key role within a growing business in a highly regulated industry
* Ideal for someone ambitious, analytical, and ready to advance their procurement career
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