Assistant Buyer

Assistant Buyer

• Location: North West London
• Job Type: Full-time
• Ideal start - Immediate

The Engineering Procurement Coordinator role sits within the Engineering Department of a diversified international group operating across more than seven countries worldwide. Based at the London office, the role forms part of a international engineering procurement team responsible for sourcing spare parts and assemblies for manufacturing industries, primarily serving the Middle East market.

Duties will include:

• Receive, analyse, compare, and evaluate supplier quotations.
• Prepare cost comparison sheets and calculate margins.
• Use the company's bespoke SAP system to prepare customer and internal offers.
• Negotiate pricing, lead times, and commercial terms with vendors.
• Raise and process purchase orders.
• Prepare procurement and management reports.
• Select and develop vendors to best meet the specifications, quality, and logistical requirements.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry within the in-house SAP system.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Strong commercial awareness and understanding of procurement principles.
• Proficient in managing and entering enquiries, quotations, and contracts onto computer systems.
• Strong numerical skills and high level of computer literacy.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of European languages is an advantage.
• Ability to prioritise work effectively and adapt to flexible working hours when necessary.
• Confident user of MS Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Enthusiasm for learning new systems and IT packages, with training provided on SAP Business One.