Assistant Buyer

Guided Talent; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Crawley is seeking an Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer to join their Purchasing Department. The ideal candidate will have experience in a manufacturing or engineering setting and a strong familiarity with Microsoft Office tools. Responsibilities include managing purchase orders, stock levels, and supplier negotiations. This is a full-time permanent role with set hours, providing an excellent opportunity to grow your career within procurement and purchasing.

Benefits

Excellent opportunity for career development

Stable full-time role with clear working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Experience with cost price negotiation or supplier price discussions.

Responsibilities

• Raise, place, and chase purchase orders.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders.
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Cost price negotiation skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Professional and organised approach

Job description

Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer

Location: Crawley

Type: Full Time | Permanent

Salary: £25,000 - £27,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm or 9:00am-5:30pm

The Opportunity

Guided Talent is recruiting on behalf of a well‑established engineering/manufacturing business for an Assistant Buyer / Junior Buyer to join their Purchasing Department.

This role would suit someone with experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment who is looking to develop their career within procurement. You will work as part of a small, supportive team, helping to secure the timely and cost‑effective supply of parts and materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Raise, place, and chase purchase orders in line with business requirements
• Monitor stock levels and place orders when inventory is low
• Track outstanding orders and follow up with suppliers to ensure on‑time delivery
• Assist with internal budget control and cost monitoring
• Support supplier price negotiations and cost price management
• Maintain accurate purchasing records and documentation
• Communicate effectively with internal departments to support production and operational needs
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Experience with cost price negotiation or supplier price discussions
• Strong communication and listening skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities
• Professional, organised, and reliable approach to work

Why Apply?

• Excellent opportunity to develop a career within purchasing and procurement
• Exposure to supplier negotiation and cost control within an engineering environment
• Stable, full‑time role with clear working hours