Linn Products is an established thriving and vibrant Glasgow company at the leading edge of design and manufacture of music systems. Our product range spans the entire audio chain, and we take pride in developing unique engineering solutions that push the boundaries of domestic audio reproduction.

Linn is proud of our collaborative and caring culture, focused on quality, performance, and continuous improvement. Linn genuinely cares about our people and supporting their career development.

We are delighted to offer an exciting career opportunity for a Technical Buyer / Planner to join our Purchasing team.

The Buyer will ensure that components, parts and materials are available at the right time and in the correct quantities to allow customer orders to be fulfilled in an efficient and timely manner whilst managing inventory levels and costs.

As part of our busy Purchasing team, you will be tasked primarily with buying and planning the timely supply of the various components, materials, subcontracted machined or processed parts or similar that we use to build our market leading hi-fi equipment at our factory in Waterfoot.

Key to the role will be establishing and maintaining close working relationships with our existing supply base as well as finding and onboarding new suppliers to ensure effective information flow and that required quality standards are maintained.

You will also be responsible for reviewing supplier processes and controls, to judge their capability of supplying consistent quality parts, and deal with corrective actions to improve should they go wrong. For this reason, a good knowledge of manufacturing processes, the ability to read drawings and review work instructions and inspection procedures are required.

Using our ERP system to complete tasks including raising orders, reviewing forecasting, understanding potential shortages and ensuring it always reflects the latest situation to allow successful planning and execution of the production requirements will be essential to the role.

Extensive travel will be involved with regular visits to our suppliers across the UK and Europe together with our Engineering colleagues. Suppliers are typically in the UK, however a number are based in mainland Europe and further afield so grouping visits where possible maximises effectiveness.

The role will also involve, regularly liaising with other teams to share relevant sourcing information, representing the Purchasing team at project meetings as part of the New Product Introduction process and being involved in other cross functional team meetings as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• An understanding of manufacturing processes, inspection procedures and quality requirements
• Buying and planning experience, ideally in manufacturing and a busy factory environment with high numbers of individual part numbers.
• Field account management experience, able to maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to deal with any issues around quality, adherence to schedules, cost issues, shipping, etc.
• Experience working with ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strategic thinking and forward planning.

Linn offers a unique, informal relaxed and fun culture in a modern factory and in a beautiful setting. We have a family feel with a supportive culture, focussed on performance and continuous improvement. We offer rewarding careers in an ever-changing market, all driven by a shared passion for music and quality. You can check out more about our culture and heritage by taking a look at our YouTube channel.

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer many other benefits such as:

Hybrid Working

At Linn we very much believe in and encourage work life balance, and therefore offer the opportunity for you to work flexibly and from home should the nature of your role allow. We love to see you on-site though as a wee informal chat is good for us all, although we don’t have “rules” dictating when you should come in, this is up to you, your team leader, and some common sense!

Holiday Purchase Scheme

We know how important holidays are for us all so if you need more than the 32 days standard there is the opportunity to purchase up to 2 additional weeks, repaid through payroll.

Workplace Pension

We encourage you to contribute to your pension and we also contribute generously. We enrol you into a Workplace Pension scheme with AEGON ARC and pension deductions are made via the salary exchange basis.

Private Medical Insurance

Also, as your health and wellbeing is our priority you have the option of joining our private healthcare cover, currently provided by Vitality. As well as covering the costs of private healthcare, from diagnosis to treatment, Vitality encourages good health and offers rewards and discounts for doing so.

The cover offers advanced cancer cover, direct access to both mental health and musculoskeletal treatment and an online GP. No need to work about current or previous health concerns as medical history is disregarded and you can also add family members to your cover too should you wish.

Life Assurance

For your peace of mind, we offer life cover - a tax-free lump sum is paid out to your nominated person/s should you die while employed by Linn Products Ltd. There are no medical or activity related exclusions and no medical underwriting is required.

Linn Gym

There is a fabulous new gym onsite, and we encourage you to use it. We also have boxing and Metafit classes to help keep you fit physically and mentally.

Canteen

When you are onsite, we have highly subsidised canteen, making sure that you are fuelled for the day. Every day offers a different main meal, in addition to breakfasts, soups, sandwiches and healthy options too. We offer free cereal, porridge, and fruit to ensure you start the day well nourished! When the weather allows, we also have BBQs in our lovely grounds,

Charity

It is important to Linn to give back and we have our Linn Charity Foundation which not only donates to the local community and charities, we also encourages our colleague’s charity fundraising efforts by matching whatever they raise. Furthermore, we have fun filled Christmas charity days, Family charity days and team fundraising activities such as the Santa Dash and Kiltwalk. All of which we encourage everyone to get involved in. Our colleagues also select which charity we should support so if there is a cause that is close to your heart you can nominate them to be our chosen charity.

Development

We firmly believe in enabling and support everyone to be the best that they can be and that is why we offer continuous development opportunities open to all. Whether this be technical, leadership skills or professional qualifications we are here to support your development and your career path.

Cycle to Work

Some other great perks that we offer include a Cycle to work scheme where we buy you a bike and the repayments are taken tax efficiently from us through payroll, saving you up to 42%. If you wish to cycle to work and do your bit for the environment, we have a bike shelter to protect your bike from the Scottish weather.

Staff Discount

If, like us you love your music and appreciate the amazing sound of our beautiful products you will have the opportunity to purchase a Linn product at a hugely discounted price and you can repay this interest free through payroll.

Social

We love a party at Linn so at least twice a year we put on a staff party with food, drinks entertainment and transport all covered. Great fun is had by all!