Contract Assistant Buyer — Immediate Start (SAP ERP)

Reed; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays

On-site shower & changing facilities,

Parking

Bike Purchase Scheme

Car share scheme

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Reed is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Cambridgeshire to join our fast-paced procurement team. This role requires immediate start and is offered as a fixed-term contract of 6–9 months, onsite. You will manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and support process improvements.

Key duties include SAP PO creation, supplier communication, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The role offers on-site facilities and a collaborative environment suitable for developing sourcing skills.

Qualifications

• Previous buying experience with moulded plastics, PCBA components, cables, and off-the-shelf electrical items.
• Experience dealing with overseas suppliers (Europe/Asia).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to work in an agile environment.
• Flexibility and willingness to learn and contribute to process improvements.
• Good Excel skills; SAP ERP preferred.
• Understanding of compliance and meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise and work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Place purchase orders via SAP ERP and supplier portals.
• Monitor the purchasing inbox daily and action items as required.
• Expedite purchase orders and maintain communication with suppliers.
• Ensure PO demand and specifications are understood before actioning.
• Liaise with other departments, providing feedback and status updates.
• Ensure order placement aligns with specifications and compliance is communicated.
• Manage the collation of technical drawings to send to suppliers.
• Escalate any PO or supplier/quality issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Enter supplier acknowledgements and other information in SAP ERP.

Skills

Buying experience

Overseas suppliers

Commercial awareness

Agile environment

Flexibility

Attention to detail

Prioritisation

Tools

SAP ERP

Excel

Job description

Reed is seeking an Assistant Buyer in Cambridgeshire to join our fast-paced procurement team. This role requires immediate start and is offered as a fixed-term contract of 6–9 months, onsite. You will manage purchase orders, liaise with suppliers, and support process improvements.

Key duties include SAP PO creation, supplier communication, and ensuring compliance with specifications. The role offers on-site facilities and a collaborative environment suitable for developing sourcing skills.