Assistant Buyer
Job Description
Job Title: Assistant Buyer
Salary: £25,000 – £30,000 (DOE)
Location: Motherwell – Office-Based (Site Visits as Required)
Benefits
- 34 days’ holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing training and development
- Support from an experienced procurement and commercial team
- Strong pipeline of secured work with excellent long term career progression
- Additional benefits to be discussed at a later stage
Role Overview
- Assisting with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projects
- Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure best value
- Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
- Liaising with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with project programmes
- Monitoring supplier performance, lead times and stock availability
- Supporting the commercial team with cost control and procurement reporting
- Assisting with supplier negotiations and identifying cost saving opportunities
Requirements
- Previous experience within a Buying, Purchasing, Procurement or construction related role desirable
- Construction industry experience would be advantageous, ideally within roofing, cladding or a main contracting environment
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Good negotiation and communication skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Eager to learn and develop a long term career within construction procurement
- Based within commuting distance of Glasgow
- Full UK driving licence (desirable)
