Job Description
Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant for our client based in Lanarkshire.
Role Overview:
This is an exciting opportunity to join a busy and dynamic Purchasing Department, supporting the procurement process within a fast-paced and well-established steel fabrication environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring that purchasing activities are completed efficiently and accurately, contributing to smooth operational performance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Raise purchase orders in line with internal requisitions.
* Match supplier invoices with corresponding purchase orders to ensure accuracy.
* Chase overdue orders and liaise with suppliers for updates.
* Maintain up-to-date purchase order information on internal systems.
* Assist buyers with researching new products and sourcing suppliers.
* Support the maintenance of accurate supplier contract records.
* Provide general administrative support to the Purchasing Department.
* Ensure adherence to Health and Safety procedures at all times.
Skills & Experience:
* Previous Experience in an Administration position however they will consider a school leaver or someone looking to retrain as full training will be given.
* Strong attention to detail.
* Ability to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
* Excellent customer service and communication skills.
* Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
* Strong organisational and time-management skills.
* Flexible approach to supporting the wider team.
* Competent in data entry and working with purchasing systems.
Offering:
* Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am-2:30pm
* Competitive salary dependent on experience.
* Holidays are 30 days annual leave including Public Holidays with a 2 week shutdown over Christmas and New Year.
* Pension Scheme.
* Private healthcare.
* On-site parking and accessible location.