Supply Chain Buyer

Bremont Watch Company

Henley-on-Thames

On-site

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Generous Holiday Entitlement

Free Daily Lunch

Life Assurance

Family-Friendly Benefits

Career Growth

Exclusive Discounts

Wellbeing Support

Social Culture

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Job summary

A luxury watch manufacturer in Henley-on-Thames is seeking a Supply Chain professional to manage procurement, build supplier relationships, and ensure efficient material deliveries. The ideal candidate has proven supply chain experience, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively across departments. This full-time role offers generous benefits, including free daily lunches and holiday entitlements.

Qualifications

Proven experience in Demand planning, Supply Planning or tactical Purchasing essential.
Attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
Able to communicate well at all levels.

Responsibilities

Manage end-to-end direct and indirect procurement processes.
Build and maintain excellent supplier relationships.
Negotiate advantageous pricing and lead times.

Skills

Demand planning

Supply Planning

Tactical Purchasing

Communication

Numerical analysis

Organizational skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Software

Job description

Overview

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.