Junior Buyer – Engineering Procurement & Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension scheme

Job summary

ASL in the Aylesbury region is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our established engineering team. You will support purchasing activities, raise and manage orders, and help ensure on-time delivery.

You will gain experience across ERP/MRP systems, supplier negotiations, and import/export documentation, with the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company.

The role offers real training in procurement with a supportive small team and a clear path for career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying, procurement and purchasing.
• CIPS Level 3 preferred.
• ERP/MRP/SAP experience.
• Knowledge of imports/exports and customs clearance advantageous.
• Strong supplier relationship management and negotiation skills.
• Experience in engineering/manufacturing procurement preferred.

Responsibilities

• Purchase Order processing - Raise, manage and process purchase orders for goods and services accurately
• Buying, purchasing, pricing and checking availability
• Invoice and GRPO support
• Import export documentation
• Supplier communication regarding quotations, order progress, deliveries, pricing queries, availability issues

Skills

Procurement experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

Imports/exports knowledge

Engineering procurement

Education

CIPS Level 3 (preferred)

CIPS membership

Supply chain qualifications

Tools

ERP

MRP

SAP

Job description

ASL in the Aylesbury region is seeking a motivated Junior Buyer to join our established engineering team. You will support purchasing activities, raise and manage orders, and help ensure on-time delivery.

You will gain experience across ERP/MRP systems, supplier negotiations, and import/export documentation, with the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking company.

The role offers real training in procurement with a supportive small team and a clear path for career development.