Procurement Manager

Why choose us? BRUSH Group provides the energy solutions that help power our built world. From power transformers to switchgear and engineering solutions, for generations, the BRUSH brand has stood for engineering excellence. We are committed to supporting the global effort for industrial decarbonisation and sustainable development and have set ambitious objectives to achieve our target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. What's the role?The Procurement Manager role forms part of the wider Switchgear Procurement structure and will report directly to the Switchgear Procurement Director. The role will support the execution of both day-to-day operational supply chain activities and the wider strategic procurement objectives across the BRUSH Switchgear businesses.The position will ensure alignment between site operational requirements and procurement strategy, including supplier management, cost reduction, supply chain risk mitigation, inventory optimisation, supplier performance, and standardisation initiatives across the business.Working closely with Operations, Services, Engineering, Quality, and Finance, the role will drive operational delivery while supporting long-term procurement transformation, supplier development, and business growth initiatives.Key Responsibilities:

• Manage all the buyers to source the right products, materials, and services. closely monitor demand and continuously manage the supply chain performance.
• Manage supplier manufacturing cycles on track and delivery on time. Manage inventory and implement inventory reduction strategies in collaboration with the operations, sales, and engineering departments.
• SAGE X3 super user at data mining, supply chain essential KPI controls. Maintain accurate data and manage the system. Analysing the supply chain data, resolving any issues, or implementing alternative plans.
• Set up and manage a KPI dashboard with workflow management from tendering/sales order demand, engineering BOM accuracy and on-time delivery to cost, clear communication to all stakeholders, internal and external.
• Secure material availability to protect site delivery plans and customer commitments.
• Manage supplier risk, performance, and recovery actions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Establish governance frameworks that balance cost, quality, delivery, and supply resilience.

What we're looking for:

• Professional accreditation (CIPS or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to modern procurement practices and continuous development
• Demonstrated experience improving gross margin and operational efficiency.
• Experience in engineered-to-order manufacturing preferred.
• Experience implementing Lean methodologies and structured CI programmes.
• Proven success delivering cost, quality, delivery, and risk improvements.
• Experience in supplier development, strategic sourcing, and contract negotiation.
• Strong record of transformation, process improvement, or digitalisation.
• Experience with ESG and responsible sourcing desirable.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive salary
• Holiday allowance starting at 26 days per annum plus bank holidays (pro rata for part time roles)
• Flexible and Hybrid working options (role dependant)
• Life insurance - 4 x annual salary
• Enhanced Company Pension scheme
• 24/7 free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme
• GP24 Service - Access to remote, private GP services 24/7, 365 days a year plus Second Medical Opinions.
• BRUSHRewards - Discover plenty of ways to get more active and make great savings on everyday essentials as well as gifts for loved ones, holidays and special treats for yourself.
• Family friendly policies including Enhanced Maternity/Paternity
• Bike2work scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Developing our people is important to us - we support and encourage development by offering ongoing professional development and training.

About The OrganisationBRUSH Switchgear provide agile and adaptive engineering solutions and products, including consultancy services, design, and project management as well as award-winning product technology, to a wide range of projects.A chosen partner for national and regional power generation and distribution network operators, through innovation and a commitment to delivering solutions that address grid-resilience and drive system change, we support the global drive to net-zero, helping create a future-proof Infrastructure.