Category Buyer

About Brompton:

Brompton Bicycle is not just a brand; its a symbol of innovative urban mobility. Founded in London in 1975 we have become a bit of a global icon with our easily recognisable design and unwavering commitment to making city cycling smarter and more accessible.

At the heart of our success is our ingenious foldable bike a testament to British engineering excellence. The compact and portable bicycles have revolutionised urban transportation offering a practical and eco-friendly solution for navigating bustling cityscapes.

Our dedication to sustainability quality craftsmanship and stylish design has earned us a loyal following of cycling enthusiasts and commuters worldwide. We are on a mission to create greener more efficient cities and dedicated to our motto Create Urban Freedom for Happier Lives.

If youre ready to pedal your career in a new direction and be a part of something truly special read on to learn more about this exciting opportunity!

Key Responsibilities:

Strategy

• Development of a 35-year long-term purchasing strategy for each allocated category and implement the strategy to achieve the best value out of the supply chain.
• Conducting analysis such as supply market trend analysis spend analysis and stock level analysis.

Sourcing/New projects/Continuous Improvement projects:

• Working collaboratively with the NPI cross-functional project team and ensuring early involvement of strategic procurement and suppliers into all relevant internal and external project activities
• Project feasibility analysis regarding costing and lead times
• Conducting sourcing RFI RFP RFQ and supplier selection activities etc
• Purchasing samples/prototypes
• Making sure suppliers deliver tasks to the agreed project timelines
• Bringing suppliers new technology to benefit Brompton

Contract management:

• Setting up/negotiating/updating contracts with existing and new suppliers appropriately including prices lead times payment terms delivery terms service levels and KPIs.
• Agreeing and monitoring improvement plans with suppliers if their performances deviate from the agreed KPIs in the contract

Cost management:

• Monitoring and reporting periodically the raw material price indices such as steel aluminium rubber etc
• Analysing changes (beneficial and adverse) and driving cost improvements through various purchasing tools and strategies
• Setting up a cost estimation model for the allocated category.
• Advising cross-functional team approaches/solutions to achieve the best value for money

Supplier relationship management:

• Building and driving relationships with suppliers to improve pricing and quality of services
• Ensuring good communication at all times

Risk management:

• Managing procurement risks like supply disruption lead time & price increases supplier unreliability IPR leakages financial stability and geopolitical risks

Who you are:

• Category management experience in manufacturing industry
• Contract management experience
• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing process and supply chain in any of these categories: Injection moulding parts tubing parts plating parts carbon fibre parts CNC machining parts metal forming parts fastening wire form parts and bike components.
• Must have analytical skills and be a problem solver
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft office software especially EXCEL to conduct data analysis
• Must have a basic understanding of engineering drawings
• Proactive attention to detail and good at communication
• A track record of achievements in the purchasing area
• Eligible to work in the UK
• Full driving licence

You might not tick all the boxes and thats okay we still encourage you to apply. Here at Brompton we are always looking for people that share the same values and attitudes as we do as we continue to build diverse teams and a sense of community which is made stronger by each new individual who joins.

Sustainability and Health & Safety Responsibility: (For HR Use Only)

• Use socially and environmentally responsible practices while in the workplace and accept and follow relevant training policies and procedures complying with all applicable laws and regulations.
• Cooperate with management to ensure the Company remains compliant and sustainability and H&S performance continuously improves.
• Report all hazards near misses incidents and/or injuries to management immediately by complying to local incident reporting requirements.
• Use tools equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by job role and as instructed.
• Take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself and of any other persons who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.

Benefits at Brompton:

Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.

• Flexible working
• 9 Day Fortnight This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.
• Annual Leave 25 days annual leave plus all UK bank holidays.
• Competitive Salary Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
• Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style as all employees receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
• Staff Loan Bike All employees are eligible to receive a Brompton Bicycle which they can use free of charge for up to 3 months
• Onboarding Induction New starters will enrol on a 3-month onboarding induction programme with a welcome pack goody bag as well as a factory tour meet&greet with the Chiefs and an afternoon bike ride. There are also opportunities for work experience in the Covent Garden shop floor.
• Free Breakfast Unlimited all-day access to an array of fruit and cereal
• On-Site Canteen Staff can enjoy subsidised hot meals snacks and refreshments at our in-house HandleBar Caf
• Breakout Areas Unwind on the mezzanine floor which contains a ping-pong foosball and pool table and other games like darts and a giant Connect-4!
• Social Activities - Throughout the year enjoy time with your colleagues as we host an annual Summer and Christmas party annual bike rides (both inside and outside the UK) Birthday breakfast volunteering activities and family fun days just to name a few.
• Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
• Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme Care and Health Support Flexible Working Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
• Mental Health We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling resources and support for various mental health challenges. Theres also Head Space Bromptons approved wellness program for employees.
• Paid Leave We offer an enhanced Family Paternity and Maternity leave pay.

Brompton was listed amongst the best UK workplaces in 2020 and was awarded silver investors in People Accreditation and London Living Wage Employer in 2021.

Diversity Equality and Inclusion Commitment

Regardless of age disability race gender religion sexual orientation culture educational background parental status neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are if youre passionate about your work curious relentless and customer-obsessed we want to hear from you.