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Supply Chain Buyer
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ABOUT BREMONT
At Bremont, we design and create the ultimate tool watches — built to be tough, reliable, and ready for any adventure. Our watches are crafted for those who believe that anything is possible with the right mindset. Whether it's pushing the limits of endurance or achieving the unthinkable, Bremont is proud to provide watches for some truly extraordinary feats of endurance that inspire us to dream bigger and Take it Further.
With deep British heritage, Bremont stands as a symbol of determination, innovation, and adventure. Made in our state-of-the-art facility in Henley-on-Thames, each timepiece combines precision engineering, expert craftsmanship, and cutting-edge design.
Our mission? To create the world’s most capable tool watches that inspire the dream of limitless exploration.
WORKING WITH US
We’re united by a shared passion for adventure and excellence, and a commitment to pushing the boundaries of possibility.
Our culture is built on our core values:
- The Spirit of the Adventurer : pushing the limits of what’s possible with a relentless determination to achieve the unimaginable. It’s this spirit that fuels our culture and drives us to keep innovating and challenging the status quo.
- The Attitude of the Adventurer : a successful expedition relies on everyone playing their part. We know that the power of collaboration far exceeds individual effort. At Bremont, we share the load and know that together we will succeed.
- The Focus of the Adventurer : there is no prize in complexity. True design and engineering brilliance simplifies and clarifies. Our approach to brand and business is rooted in simplifying processes and procedures to achieve greater success.
Together, we create an environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to the future of Bremont.
You are the Explorer… This is the Expedition… Enjoy the Adventure!
KEY PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
As part of the Purchasing and Supply Chain team, collaborating closely with Engineering, Product Development and Logistics, this role will manage end-to-end direct and indirect procurement processes, including the creation of RFQs, defining optimal purchase volumes and ensuring timely material deliveries by cultivating excellent, robust, supplier relationships.
This role is responsible for developing, implementing and owning sourcing strategies that ensure the lowest total cost of materials for all aspects of watch production and indirect procurement whilst applying our demanding quality standards.
Ensuring product is brought to market rapidly and accurately, you will adapt quickly to supply challenges to deliver on time and on budget.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Responsible for direct component related purchasing across the business for a portfolio of materials
- Leading Indirect procurement - definition, supplier selection, through to final delivery
- Building and maintaining excellent supplier relationships to achieve high on time in full delivery performance
- Negotiating to obtain advantageous pricing, desired quantities and short lead times
- Working within the ERP system, ensuring purchase orders are placed in a timely manner, following through to completion on delivery in line with forecast agreed from sales
- Proactively maintaining master data in the ERP system to be the single source of truth
- Ensuring design developments/product changes are accurately managed across the business
- Monitoring production requirements and proactively maintaining an optimal level of stock holding through effective expediting
- Working alongside all departments within the business and communicating effectively with them on forecasted arrival dates for stock
- Inbound freight management, selecting cost effective solutions and resolving import delays
- Producing reports on purchasing related activities
- Stay updated on new solutions proposed by partners and feedback to the product team
- Leading resolution of material quality issues with supply partners without interrupting production
PERSON SPECIFICATION
- Proven experience in Demand planning, Supply Planning or tactical Purchasing essential
- Confident using imperfect data to make and own purchasing decisions
- Attention to detail and strong organisational skills, managing the important and urgent simultaneously
- Able to communicate well, adapting to a wide range of people at all levels of seniority
- Excellent numerical skills with the ability to analyse information and provide insights to the wider business
- A hardworking and tenacious attitude, with the ability to work to tight deadlines
- Strong IT skills, with experience in Microsoft Office
- ERP Software experience necessary (Priority desirable but not essential)
- French speaking desirable but not essential
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (highly desirable)
COMPANY BENEFITS
- Generous Holiday Entitlement – 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and 3 days paid time off in December for HQ Shutdown!
- Free Daily Lunch – Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on us every day on-site.
- Life Assurance – Peace of mind with life cover at 3x your annual salary
- Family-Friendly Benefits – Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave to support you and your growing family.
- Celebrate Your Milestones – We recognise loyalty with outstanding length of service awards – including the chance to receive one of the iconic Bremont timepieces we’re so proud to create.
- Career Growth – Access tailored training programmes and clear development pathways to help you thrive.
- Exclusive Discounts – Significant permanent employee discounts on Bremont Watches, along with special 'Friends & Family' sales.
- Wellbeing Support – From confidential counselling to 24/7 financial and legal advice, we care about your mental, emotional, and financial wellbeing.
- Social Culture – From summer parties to seasonal gatherings, we host regular social events that bring everyone together.
- Give Back – We're proud to support team members who want to volunteer for good causes, with flexibility for approved time off.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT
- Working Monday – Friday, 9-5:30, 37.5 hours a week.
- Hybrid working
- Working autonomously and in a team of 3
- State accessibility of primary work location outside of home
- Probation process 4 months standard
- Notice period – 2 months up to 2 years’ service increasing to 3 from 2 years +.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
Stage 1
Interview with hiring manager and HR via Teams.
Stage 2
Interview & task with hiring manager and senior manager onsite.
Smart dress required for an onsite interview.
Please note interviews will be held week commencing 11th August
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner
Posted 4 days ago
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FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.
The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business.
Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include:
- Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics
- Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels
- Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain
- Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc.
- Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role
- Commercial acumen
- Comfortable using MS Office applications
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues
- Comfortable working on a hybrid basis
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner
Posted 4 days ago
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FMCG business require a Buyer / Supply Chain Planner. Applicants need previous Buyer, Purchasing or Supply Chain experience. Hybrid working environment.
The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for a range of purchasing and end-to-end supply chain activities. The Buyer / Planner will be responsible for the entire purchase order lifecycle from initial placement, supplier management through to delivery to customer.
This is a dynamic and fast-paced role, for a hugely successful national business.
Specific duties of the Buyer / Supply Chain Planner include:
- Supplier relationship management and develop suppliers to achieve OTD/OTIF metrics
- Monitoring of Stock / Inventory levels
- Communicating customer forecasts to the supply chain
- Seek to gain competitive advantage - cost, payment terms, delivery etc.
- Liaison with Freight Forwarders and logistics providers in regards to shipments and deliveries
Buyer / Supply Chain Planner applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Previous experience as a Buyer, Junior Buyer or a broader purchasing and supply chain role
- Commercial acumen
- Comfortable using MS Office applications
- Ability to build strong relationships with customers/suppliers and colleagues
- Comfortable working on a hybrid basis
Supply Chain - Program Buyer
Posted 10 days ago
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Job Title: Program Buyer
Grade: P1 & P2 available
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Rate of pay: 18-25ph (depending on experience)
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday
Job Role:
To analyse and report on the supply of parts to Production in support of blue carding seats, ensuring timely resolution of shortages and improving supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and report on critical WBS shortages using Kit Fill Analysis (up to Day 90), with a focus on issues occurring within 10 days of build.
Collaborate within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to resolve supply issues.
Represent the Supply Chain function in production meetings and during line stoppages.
Work closely with Tactical Buyers to resolve supply chain issues and participate in supplier calls.
Support line MRB (Material Review Board) activities, particularly for liability:
Disposition parts with the IPT.
Raise rework POs in accordance with procedures.
Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
Assist the IPT in closing PDVs (Process Deviation Validations).
Raise and manage Rapid Response orders, ensuring accurate coding for PPV (Purchase Price Variance) tracking.
Partner with the Value Stream team to resolve sourcing and procurement issues.
Continuously identify and support improvement opportunities across the supply chain process.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Supply Chain - Program Buyer
Posted 13 days ago
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Job Title: Program Buyer
Grade: P1 & P2 available
Department: Supply Chain
Reports to: Supply Chain Manager
Rate of pay: 18-25ph (depending on experience)
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday
Job Role:
To analyse and report on the supply of parts to Production in support of blue carding seats, ensuring timely resolution of shortages and improving supply chain efficiency.
Key Responsibilities:
Analyse and report on critical WBS shortages using Kit Fill Analysis (up to Day 90), with a focus on issues occurring within 10 days of build.
Collaborate within an Integrated Project Team (IPT) to resolve supply issues.
Represent the Supply Chain function in production meetings and during line stoppages.
Work closely with Tactical Buyers to resolve supply chain issues and participate in supplier calls.
Support line MRB (Material Review Board) activities, particularly for liability:
Disposition parts with the IPT.
Raise rework POs in accordance with procedures.
Identify recurring issues and recommend improvements.
Assist the IPT in closing PDVs (Process Deviation Validations).
Raise and manage Rapid Response orders, ensuring accurate coding for PPV (Purchase Price Variance) tracking.
Partner with the Value Stream team to resolve sourcing and procurement issues.
Continuously identify and support improvement opportunities across the supply chain process.
Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.
Supply Chain Buyer & Planner
Posted 19 days ago
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**Position Summary:**
The Intercompany Supply Chain Buyer & Planner is responsible for sourcing stock from Bio-Techne internal brands and managing European inventory to meet customer demands. The role involves optimizing inventory levels to reduce lead times, minimize back orders, and ensure efficient operations. The successful candidate will work within a small team to enhance the customer experience by maintaining consistent and effective inventory management practices, collaborating with global manufacturing sites, and assisting in supporting the operations division.
**Key Responsibilities:**
+ Investigate potential suppliers, assess their capabilities, and research material availability to recommend and source suppliers. Prepare statements of work, develop bidder lists, and manage requests for quotations or proposals.
+ Conduct supplier site visits to evaluate performance on quality, delivery, and other key criteria. May lead or support supplier surveys as part of quality and technical teams.
+ Review and evaluate proposals from both incumbent and new suppliers. Select suppliers for technical and highly complex materials and negotiate prices, delivery schedules, quality, and services.
+ Negotiate purchase terms and conditions, and manage contracts and purchase orders. Ensure accurate reflection of prices, schedules, and terms as negotiated with suppliers.
+ Monitor and evaluate supplier performance, implement corrective actions for failures, and address delays in production or delivery. Resolve shipment discrepancies and coordinate inspections, substitutions, and standardization efforts.
+ Negotiate and resolve damage claims, over-shipments, rejections, and quality issues with suppliers.
+ Ensure suppliers meet all industry regulations and procurement requirements. Prepare complex reports and analyses to monitor trends and supplier performance.
+ Implement continuous improvement methods to optimize internal processes and systems, while leading or contributing to improvement initiatives with suppliers.
+ Maintain up-to-date knowledge in the field by attending workshops, reviewing trade publications, and engaging in professional networks and associations.
+ Provide leadership and guidance to other team members and departments. Act as a prime contact for high-level projects, set project goals, and mentor less experienced employees.
**Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
+ Proven experience in a Buyer/Planner function.
+ Strong analytical, communication, and data entry skills.
+ Proficiency in Microsoft Suite.
+ Experience with ERP systems, particularly Dynamics 365, is beneficial.
+ Previous experience in a supply chain environment is advantageous.
+ Fluency in English (additional language skills are a plus).
+ Strong experience in the life science field.
+ Ability to manage the supply of specialized and custom components.
+ Experience in low-to-mid volume complex hardware manufacturing.
+ Team player with the ability to lead and guide cross-functional teams.
+ Proven customer support and training experience.
+ Previous experience in a customer-focused environment with strong skills in managing customer expectations.
+ Proficient in managing and resolving issues related to purchase orders, invoices, returns, and quality discrepancies.
+ Willingness to travel between EMEA offices as required.
**Skills:**
+ Exceptional attention to detail with strong analytical capabilities.
+ Ability to analyze and visualize trends from large data sets.
+ Effective management of open purchase orders and resolution of potential issues.
+ Highly organized with the ability to prioritize a varied workload.
+ Ability to collaborate with multiple departments on complex business decisions.
+ Strong interpersonal communication skills and ability to work in a team environment.
**Why Join Bio-Techne:**
**We offer competitive wages along with extensive benefits for employees and their families.**
**We invest in our employees' financial futures through retirement programs and an employee stock purchase plan.**
**We help our employees develop their careers through mentorship, promotional opportunities, training and development, internship programs, and more.**
**We offer an international and diverse working environment, enriched by employee resource groups; volunteer and charity events; and employee events that build a culture of caring and belonging.**
**We foster a culture of empowerment and innovation, where employees feel valued and encouraged to bring their new ideas to the table.**
**Bio-Techne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.**
**To protect the interests of all, Bio-Techne will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than a candidate application. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Bio-Techne will be considered Bio-Techne property.**
Bio-Techne empowers researchers in Life Science and Clinical Diagnostics by providing high-quality reagents, instruments, custom manufacturing, and testing services. Our family of brands creates a unique portfolio of products and services.
Science is our passion; it drives us to collaborate, develop, and manufacture award-winning tools that help researchers achieve reproducible and consistent results.
Buyer / Senior Buyer
Posted 3 days ago
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To deliver a commercial range of product taking into account customer demand, pricing, quality, market trends, customer relationships and financial budgets.
Client Details
This is a well-established organisation within the retail industry, recognised for its focus on delivering quality products to its customers. Operating with a mid-sized team, the company offers a collaborative and professional working environment in Leeds.
Description
- Lead the buying strategy for mainline wholesale & retail to source and develop the commercial product assortment, meeting the customer requirements.
- Ensure margin targets are achieved and provide a strategic vision of both short and long-term margin potential. Lead cross costing process each season to ensure best price across all product categories.
- Manage the critical path planning process, ensure on time delivery from concept to in store launch.
- Build and maintain strong vendor relationships to negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery timelines.
- Analyse sales, margin and supply chain data to make informed buying decisions.
- Elevated decision maker and trusted problem solver for your department with the ability to make decisions with consideration of the wider impact.
- Extensive product knowledge - ability to engineer a garment to reduce the cost impact of detail and design without affecting the key details.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Design, Planning, Merchandising, E-commerce) to develop assortments and plan Retail Buys for both Mainline and Outlet.
- Manage agenda for monthly meetings with Brand Owner.
- Lead on product development and planning for special projects, e.g. collaborations, special buys for marketing.
- Present seasonal buy to senior leadership with clear rationale and performance projections.
Profile
- Management and leadership experience essential with a proven track record of managing a team to deliver commercially relevant, on-trend clothing.
- Experience of retail and trading.
- Extensive fabric knowledge across wovens and knits.
Job Offer
Free Parking ; Close to transport links
Hybrid Working 3 day office 2 work from home days a week
Discount on Product
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Buyer Senior Buyer
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Buyer (Manufacturing)
West Midlands
Competitive Salary + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension Scheme + Training & Development Opportunities + Company Benefits + Company Events
ARE YOU A BUYER, SUPPLY CHAINOR PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING SPECIALIST WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT?
Manufacturing Buyer required for a well established manufacturer who pride themselves on being a brand associated with quality. They boast a fantastic team environment. You will benefit from working within a progressive environment where training, development and progression is readily available.
The role would suit buyers, purchasing, supply chain and procurement professionals from ANY manufacturing background. Applicants will ideally have or be working towards MCIPS qualifications. You must be familiar with ERP systems. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 is advantageous.
Your role on a day to day basis will be to source and purchase materials/services to meet quality, budget and delivery expectations. You will have involvement in the end to end supply chain function. A big part of your role will be to build rapport and maintain strong supplier relationships. You will negotiate with suppliers on terms and price, review their performance and reduce costs where possible. You will ensure that all purchases are aligned with ISO 9001 and 14001. You will be responsible for stock management and materials control. You will work closely with the import team and third party logistics agents to coordinate global shipments.
This is a varied role within a company who genuinely invest in and look after their employees. The company have strategic growth plans and are extremely successful in a wide range of industries.
Buyer (Manufacturing)
*Sourcing and purchasing materials/services
*End to end Supply Chain Management
*Ensuring purchases are in line with ISO standards
*Stock and material control
*Supplier management
*Working closely with import team and 3PL
*Monday to Friday DAYS
Buyer (Manufacturing)
*Experience working as a buyer, supply chain, purchasing or procurement professional
*Experience working within manufacturing environment
*Knowledge of ERP systems
*Ideally have or working towards a MCIPS qualification
*Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 standards
Buyer Senior Buyer
Posted 13 days ago
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Buyer (Manufacturing)
West Midlands
Competitive Salary + Holidays + Bank Holidays + Pension Scheme + Training & Development Opportunities + Company Benefits + Company Events
ARE YOU A BUYER, SUPPLY CHAINOR PROCUREMENT OR PURCHASING SPECIALIST WITH EXPERIENCE WORKING WITHIN A MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT?
Manufacturing Buyer required for a well established manufacturer who pride themselves on being a brand associated with quality. They boast a fantastic team environment. You will benefit from working within a progressive environment where training, development and progression is readily available.
The role would suit buyers, purchasing, supply chain and procurement professionals from ANY manufacturing background. Applicants will ideally have or be working towards MCIPS qualifications. You must be familiar with ERP systems. Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 is advantageous.
Your role on a day to day basis will be to source and purchase materials/services to meet quality, budget and delivery expectations. You will have involvement in the end to end supply chain function. A big part of your role will be to build rapport and maintain strong supplier relationships. You will negotiate with suppliers on terms and price, review their performance and reduce costs where possible. You will ensure that all purchases are aligned with ISO 9001 and 14001. You will be responsible for stock management and materials control. You will work closely with the import team and third party logistics agents to coordinate global shipments.
This is a varied role within a company who genuinely invest in and look after their employees. The company have strategic growth plans and are extremely successful in a wide range of industries.
Buyer (Manufacturing)
*Sourcing and purchasing materials/services
*End to end Supply Chain Management
*Ensuring purchases are in line with ISO standards
*Stock and material control
*Supplier management
*Working closely with import team and 3PL
*Monday to Friday DAYS
Buyer (Manufacturing)
*Experience working as a buyer, supply chain, purchasing or procurement professional
*Experience working within manufacturing environment
*Knowledge of ERP systems
*Ideally have or working towards a MCIPS qualification
*Knowledge of ISO 9001 and 14001 standards
Buyer
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Key Responsibilities:
Manage requisitions and ad-hoc procurement requests in line with agreed service levels.
Source goods and services to deliver best value, balancing cost, lead time, and business priorities.
Support departmental KPIs including: Spend Under Control; Under Contract; Preferred Suppliers; Programmes of Work
Collaborate with Category Managers to support category strategies and execute subcategory tenders.
Engage with stakeholders to understand requirements and select the most suitable procurement methods.
Monitor and manage supplier performance to ensure business needs are consistently met.
Maintain procurement systems such as SAP Ariba and contribute to process improvements.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
We’re looking for someone who brings:
A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a buying or procurement role.
Progress toward or completion of MCIPS is desirable.
Strong analytical and interpersonal skills, with the ability to negotiate and remain calm under pressure.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
Experience with SAP Ariba is a distinct advantage.
Ability to interpret business needs and develop clear specifications and RFx documents.
A collaborative mindset and the creativity to solve problems and drive value.
What We Offer:
In addition to a competitive salary, an annual bonus, 25 days holiday, life insurance, and up to 7% pension, you will benefit from:
A comprehensive benefits package
A supportive and collaborative work environment
Opportunities for professional growth and development
Why Join Us:
At Finning, we believe in fostering a culture of innovation and performance. We offer a supportive environment where your contributions are valued, and your professional growth is encouraged. If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role, we want to hear from you.
At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces-friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.