Engineering Assistant Buyer: Growth in Procurement

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

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.