Purchasing / Administration Assistant

Description:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected structural steel fabrication and construction business, supplying and erecting fabricated steelwork across the UK and Ireland. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Purchasing / Administration Assistant to support their busy Purchasing Department.

This role offers an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career within a growing and ambitious business, with full training provided. Working closely with the Purchasing team, you will assist with purchase orders, supplier liaison and general administration, playing an important role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the UK and Ireland.

Purchasing / Administration Assistant - Position Remuneration

£27,000 - £32,000 depending on experience
Monday to Friday, full-time, office-based
Full training and development provided
Opportunity to develop your career within a growing and ambitious structural steel contractor
Private healthcare and additional employee benefits
Salary sacrifice pension scheme
Employee discounts and company benefitsPurchasing / Administration Assistant - Position Overview

Raise and process purchase orders accurately and efficiently
Maintain accurate and up-to-date purchasing information within company systems
Liaise with suppliers regarding orders and general enquiries
Support buyers with researching new products and suppliers
Maintain accurate supplier and contract records
Provide administrative support across the Purchasing and Material Control departments
Assist with general purchasing administration and data entry
Work closely with the wider team to support the smooth and efficient running of the departmentPurchasing / Administration Assistant - Position Requirements

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Good IT skills, including accurate data entry
Strong numeracy and analytical skills
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Willingness to learn new systems and processes
Proactive, reliable and keen to develop within a purchasing environment
Previous experience within a structural steel or construction environment would be advantageous but is not essential
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