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 (incl. BH)

Ongoing training & development

Support from procurement/commercial 팀

Long-term career progression

Additional benefits discussed later

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant for a site-based role in Motherwell. The successful candidate will support procurement across live projects, coordinating materials, plant and subcontractor packages while building strong supplier relationships.

The role offers a comprehensive benefits package, 34 days holiday, and ongoing training with a supportive commercial team.

Qualifications

• Some purchasing or procurement experience desirable.
• Construction industry exposure is advantageous.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with attention to detail.
• Good negotiation and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projects.
• Raising purchase orders and maintaining procurement records.
• Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure best value.
• Liaising with site teams to ensure timely delivery in line with programmes.
• Supporting cost control and procurement reporting.
• Identifying cost-saving opportunities with suppliers.

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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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)

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