Senior Procurement Manager/Procurement Director

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 Senior Procurement Manager/Procurement Director for BRUSH Switchgear will lead strategic procurement across the UK manufacturing sites, ensuring a cohesive approach to sourcing, supplier management, and cost optimisation. This role involves developing a procurement strategy that enhances operational performance, ensures material availability, and supports profitable growth.

In a fast-paced, engineering-focused environment, the Senior Manager/Director will work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Quality, and drive cost reductions and improve supplier performance. The position requires a hands-on leader who can effectively balance strategic and tactical execution, with occasional travel to UK sites and select international suppliers.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Develop and implement a comprehensive Switchgear Procurement Strategy aligned to business growth, operational performance, and Group supply chain objectives.
• Own supplier strategy, sourcing decisions, and contract negotiations across all major commodities and services.
• Drive cost reduction through leverage, standardisation, and early design involvement.
• Secure material availability to protect site delivery plans and customer commitments.
• Manage supplier risk, performance, and recovery actions to ensure continuity of supply.
• Oversee supplier selection, due diligence, contracting, and commercial negotiations.
• Define and monitor supplier KPIs, including OTD, quality, cost, and risk indicators.
• Ensure compliance with ESG, ethical sourcing, and regulatory requirements.
• Lead supplier improvement initiatives and structured recovery plans for underperforming suppliers.

What we’re looking for: 

• Degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Professional accreditation (CIPS or equivalent) preferred.
• Demonstrated commitment to modern procurement practices and continuous development
• Senior procurement leadership in manufacturing or engineering.
• 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.