Buyer

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading British manufacturer is seeking an experienced Buyer to join their procurement team in Luton. The role involves purchasing high-quality materials, negotiating with suppliers, and ensuring efficient production processes. Ideal candidates should have a background in manufacturing or engineering, strong negotiation skills, and be commutable to Luton. This role offers competitive salary, training, and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers for pricing and terms.
• Commutable to Luton.

Responsibilities

• Purchase materials and services as per sales and production planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing and lead times.
• Work within the purchasing and supply chain function.

Skills

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Decision-making skills

Job description

Buyer

£30,000 - £32,000 + Training + Progression

Luton (Commutable from : Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, Watford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Hitchin, Dunstable)

Are you an experienced Buyer with a background in manufacturing or engineering, looking to join a world-renowned British manufacturer at the forefront of audio innovation?

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role within the purchasing and supply chain function of a well-established and growing organisation. You'll join a team that values innovation, quality, and continuous improvement with a strong reputation for looking after their employees.

This specialist manufacturer specialises in the supply of high-performance loudspeaker systems used in professional studios, live sound, and premium home audio.

In this role, you'll be responsible for purchasing high-quality materials and services to meet production demands while ensuring competitive pricing and on‑time delivery. You'll work closely with the Operations Director and cross‑functional teams across production, planning, and engineering to drive efficiency, negotiate with suppliers, and continuously improve the procurement process.

This position would suit a Buyer or Senior Buyer with strong negotiation and analytical skills, ideally from a manufacturing or production environment, looking for a role offering autonomy, technical challenge, and a supportive working culture.

The Role :

• Purchase all materials and services in line with sales and production planning.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best pricing, lead times, and terms.
• Monday - Friday (Office‑based with flexibility).

The Person :

• Experienced Buyer (manufacturing / production environment preferred).
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and decision‑making skills.
• Commutable to Luton.

Ref : 264188

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click 'Apply Now' or contact Alex Marks at Rise Technical Recruitment.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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