Procurement & Buyer Assistant: Precision Sourcing

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

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.