Assistant Buyer

CCG Construction Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction firm in Glasgow is looking for a motivated individual to join their Buying Department. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, maintaining supplier relationships, and ensuring purchases stay within budgets. The ideal candidate should have good communication, negotiation skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Excel. This permanent position offers competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement within a supportive environment.

Benefits

High level of support and training

Career advancement opportunities

Responsibilities

• Assist in sourcing construction materials and plant hire.
• Maintain positive relationships with suppliers and team members.
• Analyse supplier quotes against specifications and budgets.
• Analyse data and create reports.
• Liaise with contracts managers and site teams.
• Understand project management and construction timelines.
• Maintain records of orders, deliveries, and supplier performance.

Skills

Good communication and negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Computer-literate, particularly in Microsoft Excel

Job description

CCG, one of Scotland’s largest privately-owned construction and manufacturing companies, and we have an exciting opportunity available for a motivated individual to join our Buying Department.

SALARY: DOE
HOURS: Full time, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.00pm, Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm (Core flexible housrs available)
LOCATION: 1 Cambuslang Road, Cambuslang Investment Park, Glasgow, G32 8NB
STATUS: Permanent

THE ROLE

• Assist in sourcing construction materials & plant hire
• Ability to maintain positive relationships with suppliers and team members
• Ability to analyse supplier quotes against specification while ensuring purchases stay within project budgets
• Ability to analyse data and carry out reports
• Liaise with contracts managers, site teams and the commercial department
• Basic understanding of project management and construction timelines
• Maintain accurate records of orders, deliveries, supplier performance and quality of products
• Strong knowledge of buying principles

REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication and negotiation skills
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to problem solve
• Computer-literate, particularly in Microsoft Excel

BENEFITS

Alongside a competitive salary and opportunities for career advancement & within a stable organisation, the right candidate can expect:

• High level of support & training available