Assistant Buyer (Part-Time)

The rewards and benefits on offer:Immediate start availablePart-time hours (20 hours per week)Flexible working hoursCompetitive salary and benefits package.Collaborative and supportive work environment.Free on-site parkingMTrecs 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 Youll Do:Ensuring materials are purchased at the most cost-effective price and in the most cost-effective wayMonthly monitoring of suppliers' performance and co-ordinating associated progress activitiesWorking 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 introducedCapable 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 driversCapable of cascading targets and objectives to sub-suppliers and ensuring targets and objectives are achievedSupport Cost down projects and purchase requirementsWork within project teams developing and adhering to project timing requirementsAbout You:Experience within a purchasing, procurement or buying function within an engineering/manufacturing businessPossess 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 ProjectTPBN1_UKTJ