Assistant Buyer

Job Title:

Assistant Buyer

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

Location:

Motherwell – Office-Based (Site Visits as Required)

• 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

• 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

• 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)