Strategic Production Buyer - Global Supply & Risk

1000 Brompton Bicycle Ltd; Greenford; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Brompton Bicycle Ltd in London seeks a Production Buyer to own strategic and high-risk suppliers, drive recovery activities, and support the wider buying team. You will manage material supply, supplier performance, and cross-functional projects across the global supply chain.

The role requires experience in manufacturing purchasing, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to coach others while optimising ERP/PDM data.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant field is preferred.
• Experience in purchasing or supply chain within manufacturing.
• Able to work in the UK and understand UK import/export contexts.
• Strong ability to analyse supplier performance and drive improvements.

Responsibilities

• Own strategic and high-risk supplier relationships and drive recovery actions.
• Manage material supply and supplier performance to support production goals.
• Lead complex logistics issues and coordinate cross-functional projects.
• Maintain and optimise master data, PDM and ERP parameters (lead times, MOQ, batch size).
• Coach and develop other Production Buyers in best practices and process improvements.

Skills

Strong purchasing skills

Supplier relationship management

Stakeholder communication

Analytical mindset

Proactive problem solving

Project coordination

Coaching/mentoring

Education

Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

INFOR ERP

PDM system

Excel

Job description

Brompton Bicycle Ltd in London seeks a Production Buyer to own strategic and high-risk suppliers, drive recovery activities, and support the wider buying team. You will manage material supply, supplier performance, and cross-functional projects across the global supply chain.

The role requires experience in manufacturing purchasing, strong stakeholder communication, and the ability to coach others while optimising ERP/PDM data.