Part-Time Purchasing Assistant (25hrs/week)

Barrett Steel; Bradford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work

Life assurance

Discount scheme

Health & wellbeing services

Pension

Career progression

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

Barrett Steel, the UK s largest steel distributor and processor, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant at our Bradford site. This 25-hour-per-week role supports the Purchasing Manager with full administrative and purchasing tasks, helping maintain stock and timely orders while contributing to service levels and site performance.

Duties include identifying and ordering central stocks, logging purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, depots, operations and Commercial teams, checking orders,

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing department is beneficial.
• High level of accuracy with good computer skills (Excel, MS Office & Outlook).
• Ability to build strong relationships quickly and communicate effectively.
• Highly organised and methodical in approach.

Responsibilities

• Support Purchasing Manager with admin and purchasing tasks.
• Identify and order central stocks; plan incoming loads with suppliers and internal teams.
• Enter POs, verify accuracy, and ensure goods receipt per procedures.
• Communicate with central stock warehousing to discuss shortages and issues.
• Assist with ad hoc duties to maintain high service standards.

Skills

Excel

MS Office

Outlook

Purchasing

Communication

Organisation

Team player

Job description

Barrett Steel, the UK s largest steel distributor and processor, is seeking a Purchasing Assistant at our Bradford site. This 25-hour-per-week role supports the Purchasing Manager with full administrative and purchasing tasks, helping maintain stock and timely orders while contributing to service levels and site performance.

Duties include identifying and ordering central stocks, logging purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, depots, operations and Commercial teams, checking orders,