Procurement / Buyer 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

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are recruiting for a Procurement / Buyer Assistant to support a busy procurement team within a well-established civil engineering contractor. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing or supply chain support—particularly within construction—to play a key role in ensuring materials, equipment, and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing of materials, tools, plant, and consumables
• Request, collect, and compare supplier quotations and pricing
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders and records
• Update and maintain supplier and subcontractor databases
• Monitor deliveries and follow up on lead times and order status
• Assist with invoice checks and reconciliation
• Support tender documentation preparation
• Assist with new supplier setup and onboarding
• Compile procurement data and assist with spend and supplier reporting
• Support stock control and re‑order of recurring items
• Maintain organised procurement files and documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the Buyer and Procurement Manager

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of supply chain and purchasing activity
• Experience in a purchasing/procurement environment (construction preferred)
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Desirable

• Relevant Purchasing or Buying Qualification
• CIPS Qualification
• Previous experience within civil engineering or construction

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK