Purchasing Assistant

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.