Job Description & How to Apply Below
We are working with an established and well-respected civil engineering contractor in Inverness. They are looking for a Procurement/Buyer Assistant to join their team and support the delivery of an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant procurement service.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy procurement function, work closely with internal teams, and help ensure that all sourced goods and services meet company, legislative, and client standards.
About the Role
As a Procurement/Buyer Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the wider procurement team through:
· Sourcing and requesting quotations for materials, consumables, tools, and equipment.
· Maintaining accurate purchase order records and ensuring all documentation is processed correctly.
· Managing and updating supplier and subcontractor databases.
· Monitoring deliveries, following up with suppliers, and supporting invoice reconciliation.
· Assisting with tender documentation, supplier onboarding, and contract files.
· Conducting supplier research, gathering product information, and helping prepare procurement reports.
· Comply with company H&S, environmental, and quality management systems.
· Providing general administrative support across the procurement function.
You'll work closely with Buyers, Contracts Managers, the Technical department, QS teams, and other internal stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
· Strong knowledge of supply chain or purchasing activity.
· Substantial experience in a purchasing environment (construction industry experience preferred).
· Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
· Strong ethics, integrity, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
· Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
· Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
· Ability to meet deadlines and work well as part of a team.
· General IT literacy, including intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
· Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO& ISO standards
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