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Assistant Buyer

Posted 12 August 2026
Salary £31,750 Per Year
LocationNewton Aycliffe
Job type Permanent
Industry Sector Technical , Manufacturing
ReferenceJ140641
Job FunctionPurchasing/Procurement

Job description

​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