Assistant Buyer

Peaple Talent; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic procurement company in Greater London is looking for an Assistant Buyer to join their international Engineering team. In this role, you will manage supplier negotiations and support procurement processes across global markets, including the Middle East and Europe. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong commercial awareness, proficiency in SAP and MS Office, and excellent communication skills. This opportunity offers clear career progression and valuable experience in global procurement.

Benefits

Career progression

International trade fair access

Company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience with vendor selection and management.
• Confidence in negotiation and vendor development.
• Ability to produce accurate reports and databases.

Responsibilities

• Manage RFQs and evaluate vendor offers.
• Negotiate with suppliers and raise purchase orders.
• Align procurement with engineering needs.

Skills

Strong commercial awareness

Numerate and IT literate

Excellent communication skills

Proactive and can-do attitude

Detail-oriented

Detail-oriented

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Assistant Buyer - London (Global Procurement Opportunity)

£30,000 - £32,000 + Company Benefits + Career Progression

Are you looking for a dynamic, international procurement role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to grow?

A London-based, fast-moving international group is seeking an Assistant Buyer to join their small but ambitious Engineering team.

This is your chance to work across global markets, sourcing spare parts and assemblies for manufacturing industries in the Middle East, Europe, and the Far East.

Why this role is exciting

• Work in a small, international team with high visibility across the business
• Exposure to global sourcing and supplier negotiations
• Opportunities to attend international trade fairs and exhibitions
• Clear career progression for ambitious candidates
• Hands‑on experience with SAP systems and international procurement processes

What you'll be doing

• Managing RFQs, evaluating vendor offers, and preparing cost sheets
• Negotiating with suppliers and raising purchase ordersMaintaining accurate reports, databases and product catalogues
• Supporting vendor selection and development
• Liaising closely with internal teams to ensure procurement aligns with engineering needs

Who we're looking for

• Strong commercial awareness
• Numerate, IT literate, confident in MS Office; SAP experience a plus (training provided)
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, can-do attitude
• Methodical, detail-oriented and flexible with priorities

This is a hands‑on role that will develop your procurement expertise while giving you exposure to international markets and global suppliers.

If you're ambitious, organised, and ready to grow your career in global procurement, this role is for you.