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 opportunities

Assistant / 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.