Senior Buyer

Brightwell is an international leader in the design and manufacturing of high-quality and efficient dosing systems.   

Our story began in 1947, with a clear vision of helping create a cleaner world through our cleaning and hygiene solutions. We currently export our products internationally to over 70 countries, supported by a network of valued partners.   

Areas of responsibility:

• Manage and support sourcing for new projects from concept through to completion, ensuring a high performing supply chain is in place to meet requirements 
• Issuing RFQs, drawing releases, analysing quotes, and setting up new part replenishment profiles 
• Identifying areas of improvement and savings opportunities; through continuous improvement activities, benchmarking, value engineering & optimising replenishment methods 
• Analyse Bills of Material and Technical Drawings to understand key manufacturing requirements 
• Support existing Buyers to resolve component shortages, manage obsolescence & replacement parts to ensure continuity of supply for existing product ranges. 
• Help to establish alternative sources for existing components and support dual sourcing strategies 

• Monitor and maintain inventory levels of strategic stock consistent within inventory management guidelines. 
• Review and maintain electronics component risk register and ensure risks are clearly communicated and mitigation actions are taken 
• Provide procurement support for reshoring and reengineering projects to increase efficiencies and achieve cost savings. 
• Help to facilitate tender projects and negotiations in key areas of spend to achieve best value for money for the organisation. 

Essential Criteria

Education/Qualifications 

• Degree educated (in an applicable discipline) 

Knowledge/Experience 

• 5 years+ experience in a procurement role (strategic sourcing) 
• Manufacturing Experience 
• Understanding of technical information, drawings and BOM’s (Bills of Material) 
• Understanding of NPD (New Product Development) Processes 
• Working knowledge of sourcing Electromechanical, electronics and/or mechanical engineered products 
• Procurement ‘best practice’ and disciplines 

Skills/Abilities 

• Ability to manage complex sourcing projects (to an agreed timeline) 
• Commercial acumen and Negotiation 
• Able to prioritise and organise project workloads, schedules, and tasks 
• Experience of using Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Systems