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