Procurement/Buyer Assistant

Contract Scotland; Scotland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A civils construction business in Inverness is looking for a Procurement / Buyer Assistant. The successful candidate will support the purchasing team by sourcing materials, managing supplier information, and ensuring efficient procurement operations. Responsibilities include gathering quotes, processing purchase orders, and maintaining accurate records. Ideal candidates possess purchasing experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office. This is a full-time, office-based role with a focus on organization and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

• Gather quotes and supplier information for procurement.
• Maintain accurate purchase order and supplier records.
• Assist with invoice checks and resolve pricing issues.

Skills

Purchasing experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Education

Purchasing or supply chain qualification (e.g., CIPS)

Job description

Procurement / Buyer Assistant

Location: Inverness Office-Based Full-Time Permanent

Our client, a civils construction business in Inverness, is looking for a Procurement / Buyer Assistant to support its purchasing team with sourcing materials, managing supplier information and ensuring smooth, accurate procurement activity across multiple projects. This role is ideal for someone organised, commercially aware and confident working in a fast-paced office environment.

The Role

You’ll play a key part in day-to-day procurement operations gathering quotes, updating supplier records, processing purchase orders and helping ensure materials and equipment arrive on time. You’ll work closely with buyers, suppliers and project teams to keep purchasing activities running efficiently and in line with company and client expectations.

Key Duties

• Source prices and product information from suppliers.
• Support buyers with ordering materials, tools and consumables.
• Maintain accurate digital purchase order and supplier records.
• Track deliveries and chase updates on outstanding orders.
• Assist with invoice checks and resolve simple pricing or quantity issues.
• Help prepare tender information and supporting documents.
• Set up new suppliers and keep records up to date.
• Gather procurement data for basic reports and summaries.
• Carry out product research and compile comparison information.
• Monitor recurring stock requirements and help schedule re-orders.
• Prepare documents for supplier meetings and assist with admin tasks.
• Ensure all procurement actions follow internal processes and approvals.

About You

Essential:

• Experience in purchasing, procurement or supply chain.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good commercial awareness and attention to detail.
• Confident with Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Organised, proactive and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Able to work independently and as part of a small team.

Desirable:

• Purchasing or supply chain qualification (e.g., CIPS).
• Experience in construction or civil engineering.
• Awareness of ISO and compliance standards.

Legal Information: We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.