Buyer - Direct

Job Description Location Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire Salary between £30,000 - £40,000 depending on experience Renishaw plc is a world-renowned British engineering and scientific technology company, headquartered in Gloucestershire. It specialises in high-precision metrology, manufacturing systems, additive manufacturing, and healthcare technologies. With over 5,000 employees worldwide, including more than 3,000 in the UK, Renishaw is a FTSE 250 company recognised for its innovation and global reach As part of the ongoing growth of Renishaw’s Spectroscopy Products Division, we are seeking a Buyer to join our supply management team. We are looking for someone with proven skills in supply chain management. The successful candidate will collaborate with our current purchasing team members and will be responsible for buying a variety of high-tech production and non-production commodities, negotiating prices with suppliers, managing and controlling stock levels, and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders on issues related to compliance, sustainability, and quality. This role offers hybrid working options, a competitive salary with benefits, and necessary training. It also provides ample opportunity for personal and career development, making it ideal for someone looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in a high-tech environment Responsibilities Effective management and control of supply chains to ensure that production requirements and time scales are met. Supplier price negotiation and management to ensure divisional cost targets are achieved. Control of stock and planning parameters within an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) environment, ensuring stock levels are managed consistently with risk analysis. Liaison both internally and externally to support resolution of quality-related issues and problems. Implementation of efficient supply chain communication, administration, and logistics solutions to ensure total acquisition costs are minimised. Key requirements Experience of working in a procurement/supply chain environment. Proficient IT skills - Microsoft Office, Word and Excel. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally Full driving licence. Desirable requirements Experience of purchasing materials within a manufacturing environment. Knowledge of electronic, optical and/or mechanical engineering components. An awareness of MRP (Manufacturing Resource Planning) / ERP and Stock Control processes Person specification The ideal candidate will be well-organised and detail oriented. They should be personable and an effective communicator, both verbally and in writing, and enjoy working as part of a team. 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 all 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. Please click here for further information about our benefits. 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. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R8585 Buyer - Direct (Open) Renishaw is a FTSE 250 global engineering and scientific technology company, with core skills in measurement, motion control, additive manufacturing, healthcare, spectroscopy and manufacturing. We supply products and services that push the boundaries of what is possible in applications as diverse as jet engine and wind turbine manufacture, through to dentistry and brain surgery. We are also a world leader in the field of metal additive manufacturing (also referred to as 3D printing), where we design and make industrial machines that ‘print' parts from metal powder. We currently have 77 offices in 36 countries, with around 5,200 employees worldwide. Over 3,000 people are employed within the UK where we carry out the majority of our research and development, and manufacturing. With a global presence in a broad range of sectors, we aim to ensure that our workforce reflects the diverse global communities we serve. Every year we welcome a wide range of new employees, from apprentices to experienced professionals. By joining Renishaw you will be making a difference to the world in which we live, in a global company that encourages innovation and personal achievement. Our people help us to pursue this purpose so that we can continue to be a world leader in precision technology and deliver on our vision to innovate and transform capabilities in manufacturing, science and healthcare through unparalleled levels of precision, productivity and practicality.

 

 

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