Category Buyer

Detailed Description From Employer:

Job Title: Category Buyer
Department : Procurement
Reports to : Procurement Manager
Location: Greenford, London (Global HQ)
About Brompton
At Brompton, we believe in changing the way people move through cities. Our iconic folding bike is designed, engineered, and built in London – and ridden across the world. With a retail presence in nearly 50 countries, Brompton is more than a bike: it’s a global movement.
The role
This Buyer role is to cover a maternity leave from March 2026 to Jan 2027 for P&A Category to support the New Product Introduction and supplier management. Typical P&A parts are bags, clothing, helmets, tyres, decals, manuals and packaging. To see more Brompton P&A parts, please visit Brompton website.
Main duties and responsibilities

• Sourcing new P&A parts and suppliers
• Negotiating the best prices, payment and delivery terms
• Supporting the new P&A product development process together with Product Management, Design and Quality team
• Seeking and realizing cost saving opportunities
• Management of POs and deliveries for samples and tools.
• Making sure that suppliers perform to Brompton’s satisfaction
• Managing good supplier relationship and internal stakeholders
• Visiting suppliers if required
• Representing the Category Buying team for internal meetings

Key Skills Required

• Good negotiator and good with numbers
• Self-driven, proactive, and practical
• Good at communication and a quick learner
• Competent in Microsoft office package, especially EXCEL
• Eligible to work in the UK

Desirable Skills

• CIPS qualification
• Experiences Ideally some procurement experiences in the similar product categories or bike industry for at least 5 years

Education
Degree qualified or equivalent in a relevant field, e.g., Supply chain Management, Business Management, or other business-related qualification/degree.
Why Join Us?
At Brompton, we believe in building a better future through innovation, craftsmanship, and community. This is more than a role - it’s a chance to make a lasting impact. Brompton Bicycle is more than just a company - we're a community of innovators who are passionate about changing the world, one bike at a time. Our bikes are not just a means of transportation - they're a reflection of our values, creativity, and commitment to excellence.
Benefits at Brompton:
Brompton offers you an excellent working environment with enthusiastic colleagues who get along, communicate and co-operate well with each other. The working climate is informal, but we work hard. Next to good terms of employment, Brompton offers you the opportunity to work in a responsible and challenging job within a dynamic, international and ambitious environment. We are all proud to be part of Brompton Bicycle Ltd; we all share the same passion and dedication to the company and the product, despite any differences in cultural backgrounds and skills.
9 Day Fortnight – This is a flexible working pattern which individuals can opt in for where an employee works their contractual hours across 9 days instead of 10 days. (i.e. 80 hours across 9 days instead of 10 days). This mean the individual would work an additional hour across Monday to Thursday (across the 2 week period) to gain their Friday off.
Annual Leave – 25 days annual leave, plus all UK bank holidays, prorated
Competitive Salary – Plus workplace pension scheme and profit share bonus.
Brompton Discount - Get ready to bike in style, as all employee’s receive up to 60% off their very own bike and accessories, plus there are discounts for your friends and family too.
Staff Loan Bike – All employees are eligible to receive a Brompton Bicycle which they can use free of charge for up to 3 months
Onboarding Induction – New starters will enrol on a 3-month onboarding induction programme with a welcome pack goody bag as well as a factory tour. There are also opportunities for work experience in the Covent Garden shop floor.
Free Breakfast – Unlimited, all-day access to an array of fruit and cereal
Breakout Areas – Unwind on the mezzanine floor which contains a ping-pong, foosball and pool table and other games like darts and a giant Connect-4!
Learning and Development - Access to free LinkedIn Learning and opportunity to devote some of your time at work to personal development. We value professional development and actively promote internal promotions and opportunities.
Benefits - Workplace Pension Scheme, Flexible Working, Cycle to Work Scheme and other benefits.
Mental Health – We provide access to a confidential EAP that offers counselling, resources and support for various mental health challenges.
Paid Leave – We offer an enhanced Family, Paternity and Maternity leave pay.
Diversity, Equality and Inclusion Commitment
Regardless of age, disability, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, culture, educational background, parental status, neurodiversity or disability - whoever you are, if you’re passionate about your work, curious, relentless and customer-obsessed, we want to hear from you.
Our Values
We Take Pride - Quality is born in the details
We Build Community - A Brompton brings people together
We Are Human - Being ourselves create magic
We Are Curious - Inspiration is everywhere
We Bring Energy - Our movement and momentum are infectious