Assistant Buyer

The rewards and benefits on offer:

* Immediate start available

* Part-time hours (20 hours per week)

* Flexible working hours

* Competitive salary and benefits package.

* Collaborative and supportive work environment.

* Free on-site parking

MTrec’s New Opportunity:

MTrec Technical are proudly representing our prestigious manufacturing client in their 2026 recruitment initiative with the recruitment of a Part Time Assistant Buyer to strengthen their team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for an excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to work a shorter week.

If you have experience as a Buyer or supporting a Procurement/Purchasing Team within an engineering/manufacturing environment, apply now for an immediate response!

The Job You’ll Do:

* Ensuring materials are purchased at the most cost-effective price and in the most cost-effective way

* Monthly monitoring of suppliers' performance and co-ordinating associated progress activities

* Working together with other departments within the business on a daily basis, ensuring purchase process is followed.

* General system/departmental administration support to ensure system accuracy, purchase order issue and data is maintained.

* Support project teams where new projects are being introduced

* Capable of working autonomously with objectives being set by the Lead Buyer or wider Purchase management structure.

* Monitoring of cost throughout projects, identifying and tracking cost drivers

* Capable of cascading targets and objectives to sub-suppliers and ensuring targets and objectives are achieved

* Support Cost down projects and purchase requirements

* Work within project teams developing and adhering to project timing requirements

About You:

* Experience within a purchasing, procurement or buying function within an engineering/manufacturing business

* Possess a strong interest in Business topics with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively.

* A strong problem-solving ability is necessary with the drive & tenacity to follow issues through to satisfactory completion.

* Flexible, team-oriented and self-motivated approach to work.

* General computer literacy with a working knowledge of all relevant software packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed