Purchasing / Administration Assistant

Bhc ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Pension scheme

Employee discount

Job summary

BHC Ltd is seeking a Purchasing / Administration Assistant to support the busy Purchasing Department in Carnwath. You will raise and process purchase orders, ensure data accuracy, and liaise with suppliers to keep orders moving smoothly.

The role offers full training, a supportive team environment, and opportunities to develop in a growing structural steel business with UK-wide projects.

Qualifications

• A commitment to accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with ability to prioritise.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Clear communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Team player with collaborative approach.
• Experience in structural steel or construction is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Ensuring PO information is accurate and up to date in systems.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding orders and enquiries.
• Supporting buyers in researching new products and maintaining supplier contracts.
• Providing support across purchasing and material control as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Prioritisation

Communication skills

Willingness to learn

Numeracy

Teamwork

Purchasing experience

Job description

Purchasing / Administration Assistant

Department: Office

Location: Carnwath

BHC is one of the UK’s leading Structural Steel Fabrication and Construction companies, supplying and erecting fabricated steel nationwide within the UK and Ireland. We are currently seeking a Purchasing / Administration Assistant to support our busy Purchasing Department. Working as a key member of the team, you will be responsible for assisting in the day-to-day activities within the department.

Main Responsibilities:

• Raising and processing purchase orders.
• Ensuring purchase order information is accurate and up to date within our systems.
• Liaising with suppliers regarding orders and general enquiries.
• Supporting the buyers in researching new products and suppliers, and maintaining accurate supplier contract records.
• Providing support across the purchasing and material control department as required.

Essential Skills and Experience Required:

• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Experience within a structural steel or construction environment would be advantageous but is not essential. No previous experience is required as full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to begin or develop your career with one of the UK’s leading structural steel companies. You’ll receive full training, work alongside an experienced team, and play an important role in supporting the successful delivery of projects across the UK and Ireland.

What We Offer:

• A key role within a growing and ambitious business.
• Private healthcare with additional benefits.
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme.
• BHC Merchants shop employee discount.

This is a full-time, office-based role at our offices in Carnwath, South Lanarkshire. If you’re driven, eager to learn, ready to take on new challenges, and looking to be part of something bigger, apply now via the enquiry form below and take your first step with BHC Ltd.

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Fill in the form and our team will review your application and contact you should your qualifications, skills and/or experience match our requirements.