Production Buyer

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Une agence de recrutement dynamique recherche un Acheteur de Production pour rejoindre un fabricant bien établi dans le secteur de l'électronique. Ce poste permanent offre un environnement de travail structuré et de nombreuses opportunités pour établir des relations solides avec les fournisseurs, tout en jouant un rôle essentiel dans la gestion des matériaux pour le secteur aérospatial et de la défense.

Benefits

Environnement de travail structuré

Opportunités de contributions aux initiatives d'économies de coûts

Autonomie et propriété des relations fournisseurs

Qualifications

• Expérience préalable dans un rôle d'achat ou d'approvisionnement en fabrication.
• Compétences fortes en négociation et gestion des fournisseurs.
• Approche calme, analytique et forte attention aux détails.

Responsibilities

• Établir des commandes d'achat et gérer les délais de livraison.
• Sourcing et négociation avec les fournisseurs.
• Surveiller la disponibilité des matériaux et résoudre les pénuries.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier management

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Production Buyer, Christchurch, £30,000

Structured. Reliable. Detail-driven.

Are you a methodical and dependable professional who enjoys working behind the scenes to keep operations running smoothly? Do you take pride in precision, planning, and building strong supplier relationships? If you value consistency, accuracy and being part of a stable and supportive team, this Production Buyer role could be your ideal next step.

You’ll be joining a well-established electronics manufacturer supplying the aerospace and defence sectors. With a strong reputation for quality and reliability, this business offers a calm, process-led environment where your attention to detail and procurement expertise will be truly valued.

As Production Buyer, You Will Benefit From

• £30,000 salary (DOE)
• Permanent, full-time position with immediate start
• A structured and supportive working environment
• Opportunities to contribute to cost-saving initiatives
• Autonomy and ownership over supplier relationships
  
  

As Production Buyer, Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Raising purchase orders and managing delivery schedules to meet production plans
• Sourcing and negotiating with suppliers for direct production materials
• Monitoring material availability and resolving shortages or delays
• Collaborating with planning, engineering, and quality teams
• Maintaining accurate procurement records and supplier performance data
  
  

As Production Buyer, Your Experience Will Include

• Previous experience in a buying or procurement role within manufacturing
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems and production planning processes
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A calm, analytical approach and strong attention to detail
  
  

If you’re looking for a stable and structured procurement role where your reliability and precision will make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ellie at Rubicon for more information.