Procurement or Purchasing Support (f/m/d)

Renesas Electronics; Bourne End; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor provider in Bourne End is offering an excellent opportunity for recent graduates in a Procurement Support role. This position includes structured training, mentoring, and hands-on experience with sourcing, supplier management, and ERP systems. The company promotes a hybrid working model, allowing for remote work, and emphasizes a supportive and inclusive work environment. Ideal candidates will have a genuine interest in procurement and solid communication skills.

Benefits

Generous benefits package

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Interest in procurement and the electronics sector.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Proficient with spreadsheets and open to learning new systems.
• Detail-oriented with a growth mindset.
• Proactive and eager to learn.

Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in sourcing goods and services.
• Shadow colleagues to learn supplier management and negotiation techniques.
• Assist in preparing purchase orders and monitoring delivery schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of suppliers and products.
• Enter procurement data into ERP systems and spreadsheets.

Skills

Genuine interest in procurement

Strong communication skills

Collaboration skills

Proficient with spreadsheets

Detail-oriented

Growth mindset

Proactive

Eager to learn

Job description

Overview

This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to launch a career in procurement within the electronics industry. In this Procurement Support role you’ll receive structured on-the-job training, mentorship, and exposure to real-world procurement challenges. You’ll work closely with experienced team members to support purchasing operations and supplier coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Gain hands-on experience in sourcing goods and services, and managing purchase orders
• Shadow colleagues to learn about supplier management, data analysis, negotiation techniques, and commercial terms
• Assist in preparing purchase orders and monitoring delivery schedules
• Help maintain accurate records of suppliers, products, and pricing
• Enter procurement data into ERP systems and spreadsheets
• Support the generation of reports on purchasing activities and supplier performance
• Ensure all purchases comply with company policies and regulatory standards
• Assist in resolving basic issues related to deliveries or product quality
• Explore opportunities to apply AI tools to enhance procurement processes

Qualifications & Skills

• Genuine interest in procurement and the electronics sector
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Proficient with spreadsheets and open to learning new systems
• Detail-oriented with a growth mindset
• Proactive and eager to learn

Additional Information

• Generous benefits package
• Hybrid working model: Office-based on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays; remote work available on Mondays and Fridays

About Renesas

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose ‘To Make Our Lives Easier.’ As the industry’s leading expert in embedded processing with unmatched quality and system-level know-how, we have evolved to provide scalable and comprehensive semiconductor solutions for automotive, industrial, infrastructure, and IoT industries based on the broadest product portfolio, including High Performance Computing, Embedded Processing, Analog & Connectivity, and Power.

With a diverse team of over 21,000 professionals in more than 30 countries, we continue to expand our boundaries to offer enhanced user experiences through digitalization and usher into a new era of innovation. We design and develop sustainable, power-efficient solutions today that help people and communities thrive tomorrow, ‘To Make Our Lives Easier’.

What You Can Expect at Renesas

• Launch and advance your career in technical and business roles across four Product Groups and various corporate functions. You will have the opportunities to explore our hardware and software capabilities and try new things.
• Make a real impact by developing innovative products and solutions to meet our global customers\' evolving needs and help make people’s lives easier, safe and secure.
• Maximize your performance and wellbeing in our flexible and inclusive work environment. Our people-first culture and global support system, including the remote work option and Employee Resource Groups, will help you excel from the first day.

Are you ready to own your success and make your mark?

Join Renesas. Let’s Shape the Future together.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.

We have adopted a hybrid model that gives employees the ability to work remotely two days a week while ensuring that we come together as a team in the office the rest of the time. The designated in-office days are Tuesday through Thursday for innovation, collaboration and continuous learning.