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