Purchasing Administrative Assistant

The GRW Group; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Solid company pension

31 days holiday per year

Ongoing training and career development

Job summary

A prominent home improvement company based in Dunfermline is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join their dynamic team. The role involves coordinating with various departments, managing purchase orders, and ensuring timely communication with suppliers. Ideal candidates will possess strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Excel, and have a background in business or administration. The company offers excellent job security, career development, and a competitive salary package along with benefits including a solid pension scheme and 31 days of holiday.

Qualifications

• Confident communicator with excellent attention to detail.
• Experience in purchasing or administrative roles is preferred.
• Current relevant IT skills, especially in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Carry out administrative duties including accurate data entry.
• Code and price purchase orders.
• Approve invoices.
• Liaise with different departments for updates.
• Communicate with external suppliers.

Skills

Excellent communication

Attention to detail

Ability to multitask

Microsoft Excel

Education

Business or Administration qualification

Job description

Headquartered in Dunfermline and with multiple locations throughout Scotland, GRW Talent’s client is amongst the UK’s largest home improvement companies with a highly recognisable and established brand that is synonymous with quality. Due to continuous sales growth in both their domestic and commercial customer bases, they now need to hire a Purchasing Assistant.

You will be part of a small team within the purchasing department and will be responsible for liaising with management and colleagues within different departments to expedite orders and deal with queries.

You should be a confident communicator, able to exhibit excellent attention to detail and be keen to progress within a fast-paced office-based role and will be will be expected to multitask on a daily basis. You should possess current relevant IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel.

Your role will involve:

• Carrying out a range of administrative duties including accurate data entry and filing
• Coding and pricing purchase orders
• Approving invoices
• Liaising with a number of different departments, seeking updates and expediting materials, services and bought-in products
• Speaking to external suppliers as required

This opportunity will be suited to someone who has completed a Business or Administration qualifications at school or college or has experience within a previous role in purchasing.

This is a unique opportunity to join one of Scotland’s leading brands, offering fantastic career opportunities and the autonomy to make a real difference within an organisation already committed to growth, service excellence and uncompromising safety standards. Candidates can expect superb job security, ongoing training and career development. Your base salary is supplemented by a solid company pension and31 days holiday per year.