Assistant Buyer
CV-LibraryNewton Aycliffe, County DurhampermanentPosted: 12 August 2026
Apply NowThe 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
* 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