Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant Buyer

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)

Location: Motherwell - Office-Based (Site Visits as Required)

Our client, a specialist roofing and cladding contractor based near Glasgow, is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their team due to continued growth. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality roofing and façade projects in partnership with Tier 1 contractors, they operate across the Central Belt on a range of commercial construction schemes.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with some purchasing or construction experience who is looking to develop a long-term career within procurement. The successful candidate will work closely with the commercial and operational teams, supporting the procurement of materials and subcontractors across a variety of live projects.

Assistant Buyer - Benefits

Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)
34 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
Pension scheme
Ongoing training and development
Support from an experienced procurement and commercial team
Strong pipeline of secured work with excellent long-term career progression
Additional benefits to be discussed at a later stage
Assistant Buyer - Role Overview

Assisting with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projects
Obtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure best value
Raising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement records
Building and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractors
Liaising with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with project programmes
Monitoring supplier performance, lead times and stock availability
Supporting the commercial team with cost control and procurement reporting
Assisting with supplier negotiations and identifying cost-saving opportunitiesAssistant / Junior Buyer - Requirements

Previous experience within a Buying, Purchasing, Procurement or construction-related role desirable
Construction industry experience would be advantageous, ideally within roofing, cladding or a main contracting environment
Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
Good negotiation and communication skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
Eager to learn and develop a long-term career within construction procurement
Based within commuting distance of Glasgow
Full UK driving licence (desirable)Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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