Project Buyer – Edinburgh (12-Month Contract)
Pay: £31–£33 per hour (umbrella assignment rate)
Location: Edinburgh (onsite, Monday–Friday)
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: Initial 12 months, with potential for extension
Industry: Engineering and technology
About the Role
Script & Dot is looking for an organised Project Buyer to support the delivery of complex engineering projects within an international technology business.
Combining purchasing, materials coordination and project administration, you’ll help ensure project teams have the parts, services and information they need to meet customer delivery commitments.
Working closely with project managers, engineers, manufacturing teams and suppliers, you’ll monitor orders, resolve delivery issues and keep project records accurate and up to date.
This opportunity could suit a buyer looking for a broader project role, or an engineering project coordinator with practical purchasing and supplier coordination experience.
What You’ll Do
Raise and manage purchase orders for project materials, services and subcontracted work
Monitor supplier commitments, chase urgent deliveries and highlight shortages that could affect project schedules
Coordinate material availability with engineering, manufacturing, logistics and suppliers, including arranging replacements for defective items
Track open orders and committed purchasing spend to support project budgets and material planning
Support project managers with day-to-day coordination, progress updates and reporting
Maintain accurate procurement records, project documentation and quality evidence within internal systems
Assist with project start-up, handover and closure activities
Follow internal purchasing, quality and compliance procedures, supporting audits and reviews when required
What We’re Looking For
Experience in buying, procurement, materials coordination, supply chain or project support within an engineering, manufacturing or technical environment
Practical experience with purchasing processes, supplier follow-up and delivery coordination
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Project Coordinator in Bonnyrigg employer: Script and Dot Ltd Careers
Join a leading technology organisation renowned for its commitment to innovation and excellence in engineering solutions. As a Software Application Engineer, you'll thrive in a collaborative work culture that values creativity and technical expertise, while enjoying opportunities for professional growth through challenging projects in autonomous systems. With a flexible work arrangement of four days onsite and one day remote, you can achieve a healthy work-life balance while contributing to cutting-edge advancements in safety-critical environments.
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Script and Dot Ltd Careers Recruitment Team
