Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, with over 160 years of heritage we are still family owned and operate from 29 sites across the UK and Ireland, holding more than 120,000 tonnes of steel stock. Although we are a business with significant scale, our success is built on the people who make it happen every day. We continually invest in our people, the latest processing machinery, technology, and materials-handling equipment so that we can deliver an exceptional service to our customers. Our people, our customers, and the communities in which we operate are at the heart of what we do. We are a forward-thinking business that values hard work, ambition, teamwork, and are always open to new ideas.
All About the Role
Based at our Bradford site, we have a Purchasing Assistant role to support our Purchasing Manager. You’ll be responsible for providing full administrative and purchasing support. This important position contributes to the quality of customer service and the achievement of targets and site performance. The Hours for this role are 25 per week ideally 9 am to 2.30pm Monday to Friday.
Helping to identify and order group central stocks
Supporting with Logistics for bringing material in - planning incoming loads and communicating with suppliers, depots, operations and commercial teams.
Monitor, progress and checking of orders with suppliers.
Entering purchase orders, verifying accuracy
Ensuring accurate and efficient receipt of incoming materials in accordance with the Goods Inward Schedule and procedure.
Accurate completion of customs declarations/customs clearance
Helping to implement new CBAM rules
Sourcing material for group enquiries
Raising POs
Managing stock replacements on short lead time availability
Looking after goods in booking references
Liaising with central stock warehousing to discuss shortfalls.
Resolving issues/ problems.
Any ad hoc duties to contribute to ensuring the department achieves all high standards of service, including scanning/filing/storage of documentation and general duties.
We offer you
£Highly competitive plus excellent benefits
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Annual Cycle to work scheme
Life assurance
Company discount scheme for savings on retail and leisure
Access to health and wellbeing services
Barrett Steel pension
Career progression
All About You
You will have the passion, drive, and confidence to work within the business in a collaborative, creative way.
Essential Skills for the role:
Previous experience within a purchasing department would be very beneficial
Proactive attitude & approach with a one team mindset.
High level of accuracy with good computer skills, namely Excel, MS Office & Outlook
Build strong relationships quickly & holds excellent communications skills
Highly organised & methodical in your approach