Assistant Buyer - Manufacturing / Engineering

Crawley

Full time, Office based

£25000 - 28,000 per annum

An established organisation within the manufacturing and engineering sector is looking to recruit an Assistant Buyer to join its small and collaborative procurement team.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone looking to develop a long-term career in procurement and supply chain, gaining practical experience in a busy environment while working closely with suppliers and internal teams.

The role

You will support the purchasing function and help ensure the smooth and timely supply of parts and materials. Key responsibilities will include:

Raising, placing and chasing purchase orders

Monitoring stock levels and reordering where required

Tracking outstanding orders and following up with suppliers

Supporting internal budget control and cost tracking

Managing cost prices and assisting with supplier negotiations

Maintaining regular communication with suppliers to support delivery and value

About you

You may already have some exposure to a manufacturing or engineering environment, or be keen to build your career in procurement within this setting. You will also bring:

Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office, particularly Excel

Some experience or confidence in cost price negotiation

Strong communication and listening skills

The ability to stay organised and perform well under pressure

A professional and dependable approach to work

Additional language skills would be advantageous but are not essential.

Working hours

Monday to Friday, with a choice of 9:00am - 5:30pm, or 8:30am - 5:00pm

This is a great opportunity to join a stable organisation and build solid foundations in procurement and supplier management.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK