Hybrid Assistant Buyer: Procurement & Supplier Management

Stirling Dynamics; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package up to £30,000

Flexible/hybrid working

Office location Bristol

Job summary

Stirling Dynamics seeks an Assistant Buyer to join our Procurement team in Bristol, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will support the purchase of goods and services for internal customers and work with project delivery teams to secure best value.

The role focuses on supplier management, quotes, and orders while driving cost efficiency. It is suitable for someone eager to learn, highly organised and looking to build a career in procurement.

Qualifications

• Integrity and attention to detail are essential.
• Excellent communication skills to support negotiations.
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Support evaluation and development of new suppliers.
• Develop relationships with suppliers.
• Handle procurement requests from internal customers and capture requirements.
• Negotiate prices, quantities, and delivery schedules with suppliers.
• Place purchase orders following company procedures.
• Arrange transport and track orders for timely delivery.
• Support supplier audits as part of approvals.
• Collaborate with Project Management, Engineering and Production on cross-functional projects.
• Assist with international movement of goods and documentation.

Skills

Integrity

Communication skills

Relationship building

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Stirling Dynamics seeks an Assistant Buyer to join our Procurement team in Bristol, offering a flexible hybrid working arrangement. You will support the purchase of goods and services for internal customers and work with project delivery teams to secure best value.

The role focuses on supplier management, quotes, and orders while driving cost efficiency. It is suitable for someone eager to learn, highly organised and looking to build a career in procurement.