Manufacturing Buyer - Luton

Hunter Selection; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking an experienced Buyer to join a manufacturing business in Luton. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in a purchasing role and a background in manufacturing. Responsibilities include sourcing materials, managing supplier accounts, and ensuring procurement remains within budget. This hybrid role offers a salary up to £32,000 plus benefits, and includes 23 days of holiday plus bank holidays, with the potential for early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish Fridays

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a buyer/purchaser role.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Source and purchase components and materials for production.
• Manage supplier accounts and negotiate processes.
• Source new suppliers and identify areas for improvement in purchasing.
• Ensure purchasing stays within budget and avoids shortfalls in stock.
• Handle documentation and administration.

Skills

Experience in purchasing

Supplier negotiation

Components sourcing

Job description

Buyer

Luton

Hybrid

Up to £32,000

• 23 days holiday + banks (rising with service)
• Early finish Fridays

I'm currently working with a successful manufacturing business based in Luton who are looking to bring in a buyer into the friendly and diverse team.

Roles / Responsibilities

• Source and purchase components and materials for production
• Manage supplier accounts and negotiate process.
• Source new suppliers and identify areas for improvement in purchasing
• Ensure purchasing stays within budget and avoids shortfalls in stock
• Documentation and administration

What We're Looking For

• 5 Years experience in a buyer / purchaser role
• Experience in a manufacturing environment

If you are interested in the role or looking for something similar please contact our Managing Consultant Hazel Luna

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary / contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Job Tenure : Permanent

Salary : £28000 - £32000 per annum + BENEFITS

Location : Luton, Bedfordshire