Job Description

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All About Us


Barrett Steel Ireland provides a competitive and comprehensive multi-grade service offering long products, hot and cold hollow section, merchant bar and plate. With the recent addition of our Maghaberry site, this fabulous investment consists of a 5-acre site with a 30'000 sq. foot steel processing facility enabling us to saw, cut, drill, shotblast and paint our extensive range of steel products. For more information about the company and the Barrett Steel group visit https://www.barrettsteel.com/


All About the Role


Based at our Maghaberry site, we have a Purchasing Assistant role to support our HUB 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 8.30 am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 8.30 am to 4pm on Fridays.


All About the Role


Specific tasks include:

Monitoring stock levels, identifying reorder points and coordinating with suppliers to replenish stock. Entering purchase orders, verifying accuracy Ensuring accurate and efficient receipt of incoming materials in accordance with the Goods Inward Schedule and procedure. Planning incoming loads and communicating with suppliers, depots, operations and commercial teams. Multi-site purchase of products; different grades and composition of materials. Monitor, progress and checking of orders with suppliers. Accurate completion of customs declarations. 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 Builds strong relationships quickly & holds excellent communications skills * Highly organised & methodical in your approach.