We are working with an established and well-respected civil engineering contractor in Inverness. They are looking for a Procurement/Buyer Assistant to join their team and support the delivery of an efficient, cost-effective, and compliant procurement service.
This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a busy procurement function, work closely with internal teams, and help ensure that all sourced goods and services meet company, legislative, and client standards.
About the Role
As a Procurement/Buyer Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting the wider procurement team through:
·Sourcing and requesting quotations for materials, consumables, tools, and equipment.
·Maintaining accurate purchase order records and ensuring all documentation is processed correctly.
·Managing and updating supplier and subcontractor databases.
·Monitoring deliveries, following up with suppliers, and supporting invoice reconciliation.
·Assisting with tender documentation, supplier onboarding, and contract files.
·Conducting supplier research, gathering product information, and helping prepare procurement reports.
·Comply with company H&S, environmental, and quality management systems.
·Providing general administrative support across the procurement function.
You'll work closely with Buyers, Contracts Managers, the Technical department, QS teams, and other internal stakeholders.
What We're Looking For
Essential:
·Strong knowledge of supply chain or purchasing activity.
·Substantial experience in a purchasing environment (construction industry experience preferred).
·Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
·Strong ethics, integrity, and the ability to influence stakeholders.
·Strong commercial awareness and financial understanding.
·Good problem-solving skills and the ability to work on your own initiative.
·Ability to meet deadlines and work well as part of a team.
·General IT literacy, including intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
·Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 standards