Construction Procurement Assistant

Corrie Recruitment; Inverness; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A civil engineering recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Procurement / Buyer Assistant to support a busy procurement team. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or supply chain support, particularly in construction. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, maintaining purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and assisting with invoicing. Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills are essential. Apply now if you're ready to contribute to an efficient procurement process.

Qualifications

• Experience in a purchasing/procurement environment, preferably in construction.
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing of materials, tools, plant, and consumables.
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders and records.
• Monitor deliveries and follow up on lead times and order status.

Skills

Knowledge of supply chain and purchasing activity

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem‑solving ability

Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office

Education

Relevant Purchasing or Buying Qualification

CIPS Qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A civil engineering recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Procurement / Buyer Assistant to support a busy procurement team. The ideal candidate will have experience in purchasing or supply chain support, particularly in construction. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, maintaining purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and assisting with invoicing. Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication skills are essential. Apply now if you're ready to contribute to an efficient procurement process.