Bradley Haywood

Bradley Haywood is an experienced professional currently serving as an R&D Engineering Buyer at Thorlabs since February 2022, having previously held the position of Junior R&D Engineering Buyer. Prior experience includes roles as a Procurement Assistant at Cambridge Commodities, where responsibilities included sourcing raw ingredients and managing purchase orders, and as a Customer Service Administrator at both Kale & Damson and SBM Life Science, supporting customer relationships and order processing. Early career experiences encompassed roles in the food industry, such as Chef at Riverside Bar and Kitchen and Commis Chef at Ta Bouche, as well as a Data Analyst placement at Deloitte. Bradley is pursuing a BSc in Mathematics from the Open University, with educational credentials including A-levels from Hills Road Sixth Form College and GCSEs from Ely College.