Engineering Procurement Buyer — 2+ yrs, CIPS

ASL; Oxford; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

ASL in Oxford is seeking a motivated Buyer to join our growing team. The role focuses on buying, procurement processes and supplier management within an engineering environment, offering a structured career path and exposure to a small, forward-thinking company.

You will handle PO processing, pricing, imports/exports, and supplier communications, reporting to Head of Procurement. Salary circa 33k-38k with annual bonus and pension.

Qualifications

• Essential procurement and buying experience in engineering/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of import/export, freight, and customs procedures.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or similar).
• CIPS qualification preferred; membership beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Raise and manage purchase orders accurately.
• Check pricing, availability and buying decisions.
• Process invoices and GRPO where applicable.
• Handle import/export documentation.
• Liaise with suppliers on quotes, progress and deliveries.

Skills

Procurement experience

Buying experience

Negotiation skills

Supplier relationship management

Education

CIPS Level 3

CIPS membership

Supply chain qualifications

Tools

ERP systems

MRP system

SAP

Job description

ASL in Oxford is seeking a motivated Buyer to join our growing team. The role focuses on buying, procurement processes and supplier management within an engineering environment, offering a structured career path and exposure to a small, forward-thinking company.

You will handle PO processing, pricing, imports/exports, and supplier communications, reporting to Head of Procurement. Salary circa 33k-38k with annual bonus and pension.