Procurement / Buyer Assistant

Job Type: Full-Time

Overview

We are recruiting for a Procurement / Buyer Assistant to support a busy procurement team within a well-established civil engineering contractor.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with experience in purchasing or supply chain support—particularly within construction—to play a key role in ensuring materials, equipment, and services are procured efficiently, cost-effectively, and in line with company standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Support sourcing of materials, tools, plant, and consumables
• Request, collect, and compare supplier quotations and pricing
• Raise and maintain accurate purchase orders and records
• Update and maintain supplier and subcontractor databases
• Monitor deliveries and follow up on lead times and order status
• Assist with invoice checks and reconciliation
• Support tender documentation preparation
• Assist with new supplier setup and onboarding
• Compile procurement data and assist with spend and supplier reporting
• Support stock control and re-ordering of recurring items
• Maintain organised procurement files and documentation
• Provide general administrative support to the Buyer and Procurement Manager

Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of supply chain and purchasing activity
• Experience in a purchasing/procurement environment (construction preferred)
• Strong commercial awareness
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to work on own initiative and meet deadlines
• Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (Intermediate)
• Understanding of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001

Desirable

• Relevant Purchasing or Buying Qualification
• CIPS Qualification
• Previous experience within civil engineering or construction

To apply or find out more information please email your fully up-to-date CV.

Corrie Recruitment Ltd operates as an Employment Agency and as an Employment Business. You must be a UK resident or have proof of right to work in the UK