Procurement & Materials Coordinator - Civil Construction

Professional Personnel Management Ltd; Taunton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant for civil engineering services. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing of materials, coordinating stock, raising orders, and ensuring timely deliveries to support service and construction works.

You will work with engineers and suppliers, maintain stores, and provide holiday cover within the Construction Department. A full UK driving licence is preferred to access sites and suppliers as required.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in purchasing/procurement role.
• Understanding of purchase orders and supplier dealings.
• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience with stock control, warehousing or material picking.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day purchasing of materials, components, equipment and parts for service and construction projects.
• Source materials from suppliers, obtain quotations and compare costs.
• Raise, process and monitor purchase orders and ensure timely placement.
• Liaise with suppliers on pricing, availability, lead times and delivery schedules.
• Track outstanding orders and chase deliveries to meet operations needs.
• Oversee Service Department stores and maintain stock levels.
• Provide holiday cover for Construction Department's Operations Assistant.

Skills

Purchasing

Procurement

Stock control

Negotiation

Organisational skills

Driving licence

Job description

Professional Personnel Management Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Purchasing Assistant for civil engineering services. The role focuses on day-to-day purchasing of materials, coordinating stock, raising orders, and ensuring timely deliveries to support service and construction works.

You will work with engineers and suppliers, maintain stores, and provide holiday cover within the Construction Department. A full UK driving licence is preferred to access sites and suppliers as required.