Purchasing & Administration Assistant

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Purchasing Assistant for our client based in Lanarkshire.

Contract
Permanent, Full Time
Location
Specialism
Administration
Salary
£23,000-£26,000 per year
Hours
Monday to Thursday 8am-5pm, Friday 8am -2:30pm
Closing Date
03/06/2025
Reference
MR-5749

Job Description

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, school leavers or individuals looking to retrain will be considered as full training will be provided
  • 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

  • Full-time, permanent role based in Lanarkshire
  • Monday to Thursday 8am–5pm, Friday 8am–2:30pm
  • Competitive salary dependent on experience
  • 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

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