Assistant Buyer
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 05 Rhagfyr 2025 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £28,500.00 i £35,000.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 12 Rhagfyr 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Inverness, Highlands, IV1 1AX |
| Gweithio o bell: | Ar y safle yn unig |
| Cwmni: | Search Consultancy LTD |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | Req/676500_1764953666 |
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Location: Inverness (Office-Based)
Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday
Salary: £28,500 - £35,000 DOE
Play a key role in driving value and efficiency across our supply chain.
We're looking for a proactive Procurement/Buyer Assistant to support our purchasing function and help deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions. This is a pivotal position where your attention to detail and commercial awareness will directly impact project success.
You'll be at the heart of procurement operations: sourcing materials, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance with company standards. Your work will help secure best value for money and maintain smooth supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities- Assist with sourcing materials, consumables, tools, and equipment.
- Request and collect supplier quotations and pricing data.
- Maintain accurate purchase order records and supplier databases.
- Monitor deliveries and follow up on lead times and order status.
- Support invoice reconciliation and resolve basic discrepancies.
- Help prepare tender documentation and onboarding of new suppliers.
- Compile procurement data and assist with spend and savings reports.
- Ensure compliance with procurement procedures and maintain organised records.
- Knowledge of supply chain activity and purchasing processes.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Commercial acumen and financial awareness.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- IT literacy (Microsoft Office at intermediate level).
Desirable:
- Relevant qualification in purchasing/buying (CIPS preferred).
- Previous experience in construction procurement.
- Understanding of ISO standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & ISO 45001).
- Competitive salary (£28k-£35k DOE).
- A role with real influence on business performance.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive team environment.
Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.