Part-Time Purchasing Assistant — Stock & Logistics

Barrett Steel; Bradford; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Annual Cycle to work scheme

Life assurance

Company discount scheme for savings on

Access to health and wellbeing servizi

Barrett Steel pension

Career progression

Job summary

Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant at our Bradford site. You will provide full administrative and purchasing support, helping to identify and order stock, coordinate incoming shipments, and ensure accurate receipt of materials.

The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a schedule from 9:00 to 14:30. We value accuracy, proactive teamwork, and strong IT skills, and offer competitive benefits, holiday allowance, and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a purchasing department is beneficial.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong IT skills and proficiency with Excel and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Identify and order group central stocks.
• Support logistics for bringing material in - plan incoming loads and communicate with suppliers, depots, operations and commercial teams.
• Monitor, progress and check orders with suppliers.
• Enter purchase orders and verify accuracy.
• Ensure accurate receipt of incoming materials per Goods Inward Schedule.
• Complete customs declarations and clearance.
• Help implement CBAM rules.
• Source material for group enquiries.
• Raise POs and manage stock replacements on short lead times.
• Liaise with central stock warehousing to discuss shortfalls.
• Resolve issues and contribute to high service standards.
• Perform ad hoc duties including scanning/filing and general duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Organised

Proactive attitude

Team player

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Outlook

Job description

Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest steel distributor and processor, is recruiting a Purchasing Assistant at our Bradford site. You will provide full administrative and purchasing support, helping to identify and order stock, coordinate incoming shipments, and ensure accurate receipt of materials.

The role runs 25 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with a schedule from 9:00 to 14:30. We value accuracy, proactive teamwork, and strong IT skills, and offer competitive benefits, holiday allowance, and