Overview

Job Description

Salary: Up to £43,000
Location: Woodchester, Gloucestershire (GL5 5EY) or Miskin, South Wales (CF72 8XY)
 

An exciting opportunity to has arisen in the Purchasing Department to join us as a Senior Buyer due to an internal promotion. We are looking for commercially savvy, enthusiastic and driven Strategic buyers to deliver a diverse portfolio of commodities on time, to the highest quality and best value, whilst also considering risk, compliance and sustainability.  

In this role, you’ll take pride in the development of a team and establishing a thinking culture that is curious and kind. The ideal candidate should feed on opportunity, thrive on stakeholder management and excel in an ever-changing manufacturing environment.
 

As part of the Group Manufacturing Services Division (GMSD) the Procurement Department identifies and manages the procurement of direct & indirect parts and services contributing to the full manufacturing service of our proprietary products. This is a growing global function with new and exciting requirements and challenges.

The candidate will be part of a team in a fast-paced environment primarily based at either our Gloucestershire & Miskin sites with opportunities to be involved in a wide range of products, commodities and suppliers from around the world.
 

The successful candidate will have options for hybrid working, predominantly working 3 days in the office and 2 days from home per week. We also have a variable working pattern in place, where you can work a 4.5-day week and have a half day on a Friday.
 

Responsibilities

• Liaison with customers and stakeholders at all levels, developing a service with strategies to ensure that excellent service levels are maintained, and production requirements and timescales are met

• The implementation of efficient supply chain communication and logistics solutions to ensure total acquisition costs are minimised

• Commercially focused negotiation with suppliers to ensure cost management targets are realised

• Responsible for the implementation and management of Supplier Contracts

• Identifying and delivering cost reduction opportunities whilst ensuring the Purchasing Team are negotiating terms and conditions to achieve best price and quality

• Identifying risks and providing support to implement solutions to manage risks

• Control of stock and planning parameters within an ERP environment, ensuring minimum stock levels are managed consistent with risk analysis

• Liaison both internally and externally to support resolution of quality related issues and problems.

• Development of the sourcing strategies to ensure they align with the technical and commercial needs of the business.
   

Requirements

• Experience of Purchasing direct materials in a fast paced, innovative, manufacturing environment

• Full driving licence

• Able to demonstrate a successful track record in negotiation with suppliers to meet organisational targets

• In depth understanding of the various approaches and strategies to commodity purchasing, working in line with functional requirements to meet departmental objectives and KRAs

• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally will be required for this role

• An understanding of component manufacturing processes, life-cycles and supply chain tiers/locations

• An awareness of MRP/ERP and Stock Control processes. Although training will be provided to the right candidate

• Able to demonstrate proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office etc.)

• CIPS qualification or relevant STEM/Business Degree would be advantageous, but not essential

Benefits 

When you join Renishaw, we're committing to your future career. That's because we believe in developing our people's skills and promoting them internally. We also offer a benefits package that's highly desirable; including a 9% non-contributory pension, discretionary annual bonus, *subsidised onsite restaurants and *coffee shops, free parking, *car sharing scheme and *24 hour fitness centres. (*not available at our Castle Donington, Exeter, York & Edinburgh sites).

We also want to promote a healthy work-life balance as much as possible, so we have introduced a hybrid working policy which allows for a combination of home and office based working depending on the nature of your role. We also offer a variable working programme, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced maternity pay subject to qualifying criteria, Health Cash Plan, the option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust and an Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.

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At Renishaw we believe that our success is powered by welcoming a workforce of diverse and talented people. Through encouraging an inclusive culture, where all our employees are free to be themselves, we can achieve our core values: Innovation, Inspiration, Integrity, and Involvement.
 
If you are excited about the role but feel as though you don’t meet all the requirements, we would encourage you still to apply. You might just be the right person for this role or another opportunity at Renishaw.
 
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to make interviews and jobs more accessible. Should you have any difficulty during the recruitment process, or require any reasonable adjustments please contact the recruitment team on 01453 524600 or recruitment@renishaw.com.

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Employment Type:

Permanent

Time Type:

Full time

Requisition Number:

R7205 Senior Buyer (Open)

Location: