Job Description

Company Overview

Thomas Broadbent & Sons Ltd is a Huddersfield-based, family-owned engineering company with over 160 years of heritage. Renowned globally for the supply of industrial centrifuges, Broadbent operates with a strong reputation for

innovation, reliability, and engineering excellence

. The company has a UK manufacturing base and additional manufacturing capabilities in

China and Thailand

, with service and support operations in the

USA and India

.

Buyer Role Overview

Business Centre (BC)

The

Buyer

plays a critical role in supporting the Business Centre's (BC) ability to deliver projects on time, within budget, and to a high standard of customer satisfaction. The Buyer is responsible for both tactical procurement activities and contributing to strategic sourcing initiatives, with a strong focus on cost control, supply chain development, and internal stakeholder support.

Engineering and manufacturing experience is desirable to understand technical specifications, evaluate supplier capabilities, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Workload Management

Effectively manage and prioritise purchasing tasks based on evolving customer demands and internal project timelines.

Performance Analysis & Reporting

Monitor and report purchasing KPIs, providing insights that support the Senior Buyer in making informed strategic decisions.

Cost Control

Meet or exceed purchasing budget targets for materials and components, directly contributing to improved project margins.

Domestic Supply Chain Development

Strengthen the domestic supply base, including subcontract manufacturers, to enhance delivery performance, cost-efficiency, and quality.

Global Sourcing Integration

Align UK purchasing efforts with the global supplier network to leverage broader sourcing opportunities and efficiencies.

Internal Collaboration

Support cross-functional teams with accurate and timely price and delivery information to ensure competitive client proposals.

Quality & Production Alignment

Work closely with Production and QA teams to ensure all procured goods meet company standards and specifications.

Cost-Saving Initiatives

Champion cost-reduction strategies and foster a global, value-driven purchasing culture within the BC.

Strategic Supplier Planning

Develop and maintain a long-term plan to build a network of reliable, low-cost, and high-quality global suppliers.

Supplier Visits & Audits

Conduct on-site supplier evaluations and assessments to strengthen and diversify the supply network.

Travel Requirements

Domestic and international travel may be required to support supplier development, assessment, and global sourcing efforts.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 30,000.00-45,000.00 per year

Experience:

Engineering or Manufacturing Buying: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person