Assistant Buyer

Octagon Recruitment Group; Andover; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Assistant Buyer based in Andover, England. This role involves purchasing production materials and managing procurement timelines within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. We're looking for candidates with procurement experience, strong organisational skills, and familiarity with MRP systems. The position offers a chance to grow within the procurement field. If interested, please apply now to engage with a dynamic team committed to excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience working within a purchasing or procurement team.
• Familiarity with MRP systems (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials, goods, and services in line with company policy.
• Manage daily MRP suggestions using approved suppliers.
• Source and cost materials for customer quotations.
• Monitor procurement timelines to meet production deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure purchasing aligns with authority levels and budget controls.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Purchasing

Organizational skills

AS400

Math

Pricing

Analysis Skills

Merchandising

Microsoft Excel

Retail Math

Administrative Experience

Negotiation

Job description

NEW ASSISTANT BUYER BASED IN ANDOVER.

Our client based in Andover Hampshire specialise in the design and manufacture of highly complex electronics for a range of industries like aerospace medical and automotive.

This role is ideal for someone who’s organised proactive and eager to build their career within procurement in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Purchase production materials goods and service in line with company policy and planning schedules.
• Manage daily MRP (Material Requirements Planning) suggestions using approved suppliers.
• Source and cost materials to support customer quotations and commercial proposals.
• Monitor and manage procurement timelines to meet production and customer deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the purchasing function.
• Ensure purchasing activities align with company authority levels and budget controls.

Requirements

• Experience working within a purchasing or procurement team.
• Familiarity with MRP systems (essential).
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.

If you are interested in this Assistant Buyer job in Andover, then APPLY NOW - please contact Adam on or email

Key Skills

• Microsoft Office
• Purchasing
• Organizational skills
• AS400
• Math
• Pricing
• Analysis Skills
• Merchandising
• Microsoft Excel
• Retail Math
• Administrative Experience
• negotiation

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1