Assistant Buyer

3 days ago

Henley on Thames, United Kingdom Bremont Watch Company Full time

**JOB SPECIFICATION**

Position: Assistant Buyer
Company: Bremont Watch Company
Location: Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, UK
Report: Senior Buyer

**COMPANY OVERVIEW**

Bremont is a leading luxury British watch company producing beautifully engineered mechanical watches at their state-of-the-art Manufacturing and Technology Center
“The Wing” in Henley on Thames, England

Founded 2002, when Nick and Giles English, Co-Founders, embarked on a journey to make beautifully crafted pilot’s watches of exceptional quality. Driven by the desire to play their part in reviving the British watch industry and build a globally recognized luxury brand.

Bremont is global business operating its own boutiques and a wholesale network across the world with its own manufacturing center based in the UK. As we grow the business, we look to invest in the right talent to enable us to achieve our goals.

**CONTEXT AND PURPOSE OF THE ROLE**
- To support the Senior Buyer with procurement-related tasks
- To place and track purchase orders with approved suppliers
- Planning, monitoring, and maintaining suitable inventory levels for

Production
- Ensuring products are purchased at the right time, to specification and at a good price
- Negotiating with vendors and building positive, long-term relationships
- Researching new suppliers and making recommendations to the Senior Buyer
- Compiling reports on important departmental statistics

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Purchase Orders o Supplier creation - following approval and sign off by Senior Buyer o PO Creation - to meet the demands of internal customers o PO Maintenance - requesting supplier updates and informing internal customers of changes
- MRP o MRP review and PO creation
- Sourcing & Tenders o Supplier identification and engagement o Requests for quotation o Contract/Order placement
- BOM o Part code creation
- BOM maintenance
- Reporting o Monthly KPIs o Purchase Order Management o Any other departmental data as required

**KEY SKILLS & EXPERIENCE**
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills with both internal and external stakeholders
- Strong communication skills, both verbally and written
- Strong analytical and organisational skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure
- Self-motivated and a strong team member
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Understanding of ERP systems

**COMPETENCIES AND LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS**

− Attention to Detail

− Analytical & Numerical

− Critical Thinker

− Problem Solver

− Resilient

− Positive

− Flexible

− Honest & Trustworthy

− Responsible & Dependable

− Professional

− Communication Skills

− Team Working Skills

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Henley on Thames: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

- What are your salary expectations?

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (preferred)

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