Job Description Location Woodchester, Gloucestershire Hybrid working 2 days/week on site Salary up to £46,000 depending on experience Renishaw is a FTSE 250 engineering company with a proud history of delivering measurement, calibration and precision manufacturing solutions to some of the most complex engineering processes in the world. Since our inception over half a century ago we have grown a global presence with over 70 offices in 39 countries across Europe, Asia Pacific and the Americas and employ a workforce of over 5000 people. Our procurement department identifies and manages the procurement of all parts and services involved to the manufacturing process of our products. You will join a fast paced a team based at either our Woodchester or Miskin site and will be closely involved in the sourcing strategy for a wide range of products, commodities, and suppliers from around the world. We are looking for a Senior Buyer to take ownership of supply chains and procurement of all new electronic components and PCBs for the NPI area of the business or our electronics components and PCBs for our current products area. You will be well versed in balancing competing priorities around quality, value, risk, compliance, and sustainability. You will take pride in your personal development, be curious, kind and motivated to take ownership of your work. Responsibilities Development of the sourcing strategies in conjunction with design and commodity buyers to ensure they align with the technical and commercial needs of the business. Effective management and control of any new supply chains introduced to the business, to ensure that excellent service levels are provided and maintained, and that project requirements and time scales are met. Ensuring project timescales are met for new product development manufacturing builds and market launch of new products. Supplier price negotiation and management to ensure project cost management targets are realised and maintained. Control of stock and planning parameters within an ERP environment. Proactive and ongoing identification and management of Risk. Liaison both internally and externally to support resolution of quality and supply related issues and problems. Management of supplier performance and relationships Key requirements Minimum 2 years’ procurement experience The ability to communicate effectively at all levels both internally and externally will be required for this role. Strong negotiation, supplier management and communication skills. Commercial acumen with the ability to analyse information and make informed decisions. Degree, CIPS qualifications, completed Modern Apprenticeship or demonstrable time served. Skilled in MRP/ERP, Microsoft Office, Word, and Excel Full driving licence. Desirable requirements An understanding of the electronic component market covering manufacturers, distribution channels and technical considerations of this commodity would be an advantage although full training will be given to the right candidate. Previous experience in an NPI environment would be an advantage although training will be provided to the right candidate. Experience of MRP/ERP and Stock Control processes will be a distinct advantage, although training will be provided to the right candidate. Person Specification As the successful applicant for this position, you will be a strategic thinker and be willing and able to challenge custom and practice to achieve positive outcome in the areas of NPI and supply chain management. You will also have excellent negotiation skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to creatively solve problems and drive change that improve business performance and sustainability. You will value relationships and will respond well to change. You will contribute, individually and as part of a team, to overall success. You will be self-motivated and hold a positive attitude and outlook. Accuracy and attention to detail are important to you and allow you to achieve success in your role within the fast-paced procurement environment. You will be comfortable communicating to people at all levels of the business and will be able to demonstrate the value you can bring in 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: R8465 Senior Electronics Buyer - Direct (Evergreen) (Open)