Purchasing Assistant

The Company

Cooper Turner Beck, formed from the 2019 merger of Cooper & Turner and Beck Industries, is a global leader in mission-critical industrial fasteners. We provide seamless, one-stop solutions across key industries, including renewable energy, oil & gas, power generation, nuclear, and more -ensuring quality and reliability in the world's most demanding environments.

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The Job Role

As a Purchasing Assistant, you will support the efficient and cost-effective procurement of goods and services within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You will raise and manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers and logistics partners, and ensure materials and documentation are received accurately and on time to support operational continuity.

The role contributes to the operational effectiveness and strategic objectives of CTB Group, while acting in alignment with the company values of Safety, Team Work, Accountability, Respect, and Trust (START).

Key Responsibilities

The duties listed below are not in order of priority or importance and are not intended to restrict or prioritise the activities of the working day.

• Raise purchase orders in accordance with the appropriate authority matrix.
• Assist the purchasing team with the procurement of consumables, including stationary, workwear and packaging.
• Expedite existing purchase orders within the system both in the UK and overseas to be received in a timely manner and ensure that progress notes are updated in the ERP.
• Ensure that all order confirmations are received, reviewed and stored appropriately.
• Review certificates for incoming materials ensuring the ERP system is updated accordingly with results.
• Liaise with suppliers, ensuring shipping documentation is completed and expedited in a timely manner.
• Arrange and monitor all import shipments of materials.
• Communicate ETA's and updates to all internal parties as required.
• Work closely with logistics and transport companies for both UK and overseas shipments ensuring competitive pricing is obtained.
• Ensure all supplier and shipping records are kept up to date and accurate at all times.
• All other administration duties relative to the Purchasing Department.
• Work in accordance with company core values, ensuring a sustainable and safe environment is maintained.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 1 year purchasing and procurement experience, preferably within the fastener industry.
• Working knowledge of import / export requirements.