Assistant Buyer

Desired Skills: ERP,SAP,Microsoft office,Teamcenter,CIPS

PE Global is currently recruiting for an Assistant Buyer for a leading multi-national construction, mining and other engineering equipment manufacturer client based in Desford.

This is an initial 12 month contract position based on site 5 days a week.

Pay rate is £22.04ph PAYE or £30.18ph Umbrella.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Solicit supplier quotations, analyse cost breakdowns, update pricing records, and manage supplier communications.
• Ensure adherence to internal procurement procedures and industry best practices.
• Lead and support resource projects, resolve procurement challenges, and address invoice-related discrepancies.
• Coordinate supplier onboarding processes and foster strong, ongoing vendor relationships.
• Work in close partnership with the Site Buyer and contribute to the wider Specialty Products and Site procurement teams.
• Oversee the end-to-end procurement cycle: negotiating supplier contracts, evaluating bids, issuing purchase orders, monitoring deliveries, and managing inventory levels.
• Maintain up-to-date procurement documentation and uphold compliance standards.

Education/Experience

• At least 3 years experience as Assistant Buyer
• Purchasing specific qualifications desirable CIPS
• System experience ideally: Microsoft office, ERP system experience (SAP) & Teamcenter
• Procurement Expertise: Deep understanding of procurement methods, systems, and tools.
• Systems Knowledge: Familiar with a range of procurement platforms and able to adapt to new systems quickly.
• Purchasing Processes: Understanding of procurement regulations, workflows, and documentation standards.
• Logistics Coordination: Awareness of supply chain logistics and inventory management best practices.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Please click the link below to apply or alternatively send an up to date CV to anett@peglobal.co.uk

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***