Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant
- motherwell, scotland, United Kingdom
- Contract·On-site
Job Description
Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant (DM 47118 /1) Motherwell, Scotland
Salary: GBP25000 - GBP30000 per annum
Job Title: Business Support Coordinator / Procurement Assistant
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.
- 34 days' holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays)
- 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
- 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
- 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)