Assistant Buyer

Job Title: Assistant BuyerSalary: £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 faade 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 - BenefitsSalary: £25,000 - £30,000 (DOE)34 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)Pension schemeOngoing training and developmentSupport from an experienced procurement and commercial teamStrong pipeline of secured work with excellent long-term career progressionAdditional benefits to be discussed at a later stageAssistant Buyer - Role OverviewAssisting with the procurement of materials, plant and subcontractor packages for live projectsObtaining and comparing supplier quotations to ensure best valueRaising purchase orders and maintaining accurate procurement recordsBuilding and maintaining strong relationships with suppliers and subcontractorsLiaising with site teams to ensure materials are delivered on time and in line with project programmesMonitoring supplier performance, lead times and stock availabilitySupporting the commercial team with cost control and procurement reportingAssisting with supplier negotiations and identifying cost-saving opportunitiesAssistant / Junior Buyer - RequirementsPrevious experience within a Buying, Purchasing, Procurement or construction-related role desirableConstruction industry experience would be advantageous, ideally within roofing, cladding or a main contracting environmentStrong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detailGood negotiation and communication skillsProficient in Microsoft Office, particularly ExcelEager to learn and develop a long-term career within construction procurementBased within commuting distance of GlasgowFull 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.We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for.TPBN1_UKTJ