Buyer - Direct

Renishaw plc; Wotton-under-Edge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technology firm in Wotton-under-Edge is seeking a procurement specialist. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing supply chains and negotiating with suppliers. Strong skills in communication and IT are essential. The role offers hybrid working options, competitive salary, and various benefits including a 9% pension and training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid working options

Competitive salary with benefits

Necessary training and career development opportunities

9% non-contributory pension

Discretionary annual bonus

Subsidised onsite restaurants

Free parking

Car sharing scheme

24-hour fitness centres

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Life Assurance policy of 12 times annual salary

Cycle to Work scheme

Enhanced maternity pay

Health Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a procurement/supply-chain environment.
• Strong IT skills, especially in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Possession of a valid full driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control supply chains to meet production and time scales.
• Negotiate supplier prices to achieve cost targets.
• Control stock levels within an ERP environment.
• Support resolution of quality-related issues.
• Implement efficient supply-chain communication and logistics solutions.

Skills

Experience in procurement/supply-chain

Proficient IT skills (Microsoft Office, Word, Excel)

Effective communication

Full driving licence

Job description

Overview

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.

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.

Qualifications & Experience

• 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.

About Renishaw

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. 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.

Benefits

• Hybrid working options.
• Competitive salary with benefits.
• Necessary training and ample opportunity for personal and career development, making it ideal for someone looking to expand their knowledge and expertise in a high‑tech environment.
• 9% non‑contributory pension.
• Discretionary annual bonus.
• Subsidised onsite restaurants and coffee shops.
• Free parking.
• Car sharing scheme.
• 24‑hour fitness centres (not available at all sites).
• 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.
• Option to join BUPA Renishaw Health Trust.
• Employee Assistance Programme for employees and family.