Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd; Motherwell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days' holiday

Ongoing training and development

Support from experienced procurement &

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd in Motherwell, Scotland, are seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their growing procurement team within a roofing and cladding contractor.

You will assist with procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projects, obtain quotations, raise purchase orders, and support cost control across multiple live schemes. This role offers clear career progression.

Qualifications

• Some purchasing or construction experience is desirable.
• Experience in buying, purchasing, procurement or construction-related role desirable.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Based within commuting distance of Glasgow.
• Full UK driving licence (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Assist with procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projects.
• Obtain and compare supplier quotations to ensure best value.
• Raise purchase orders and maintain procurement records.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors.
• Liaise with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with project programmes.
• Support the commercial team with cost control and procurement reporting.
• Assist with supplier negotiations and identifying cost-saving opportunities.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Purchasing/Procurement experience

Construction industry knowledge

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant (DM 47118 /1) Motherwell, Scotland

Salary: GBP25000 - GBP30000 per annum

Job Title: Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant

Location: Motherwell - Office-Based (Site Visits as Required)

Our client, a specialist roofing and cladding contractor based near Glasgow, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team due to continued growth. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality roofing and façade projects in partnership with Tier 1 contractors, they operate across the Central Belt on a range of commercial construction schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some purchasing or construction experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within procurement. The successful candidate will work closely with the commercial and operational teams, supporting the procurement of materials and subcontractors across a variety of live projects.

• 34 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
• 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)