Purchasing Assistant
Location
Saint Neots, Cambridgeshire
Job Type
Full-time
Category
architecture-and-engineering
Posted
July 26, 2026
A well-established UK engineering and manufacturing business is seeking a Purchasing Assistant to join its busy procurement team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with purchasing experience who is looking to develop their career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, supporting the procurement of materials, components and services.
The Role
Working closely with the Buyer and Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing function to ensure materials, components and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Negotiating prices and supplier discounts
* Raising, progressing and expediting purchase orders
* Purchasing raw materials, engineering components, electrical parts, consumables, subcontract services and capital equipment
* Managing service contracts and responding to equipment breakdown requirements
* Monitoring...
The Role
Working closely with the Buyer and Operations team, you will be responsible for supporting the purchasing function to ensure materials, components and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively and delivered on time.
Key responsibilities include:
* Negotiating prices and supplier discounts
* Raising, progressing and expediting purchase orders
* Purchasing raw materials, engineering components, electrical parts, consumables, subcontract services and capital equipment
* Managing service contracts and responding to equipment breakdown requirements
* Monitoring...