Senior Strategic Buyer, Electronics & PCB Supply Chain

Renishaw PLC

Hensol

Hybrid

GBP 45,000 - 55,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Renishaw PLC in the United Kingdom seeks two Senior Strategic Buyers (Electronics) to manage a portfolio of electronics components and PCBs. Roles based at Woodchester or Miskin with a 3-day onsite, 2-day home hybrid pattern and a 4.5-day week.

You will lead sourcing strategies, negotiate with suppliers, and collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams to enable growth and resilient supply chains. Ideal candidates have procurement/category management experience in manufacturing, strong

Qualifications

Experience within a procurement, category management or supply chain role in a manufacturing environment.
Demonstrable experience developing and implementing sourcing or commodity strategies.
Proven ability to lead commercial negotiations and manage strategic supplier relationships.
Experience delivering supplier performance improvements across cost, quality and delivery metrics.
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to analyse data, identify trends and make informed business decisions.
Ability to influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally.
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge existing practices and drive continuous improvement.
Degree, CIPS qualification, completed Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent demonstrable experience.
Skilled in ERP/MRP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
Full driving licence.

Responsibilities

Own and deliver sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups, ensuring alignment with the technical, operational and commercial objectives of the business.
Effectively manage and develop supply chains to maintain excellent service levels and ensure production requirements and timescales are achieved.
Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management activities to deliver best value whilst balancing quality, delivery, risk, compliance and sustainability requirements.
Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies to improve supply continuity, reduce supply chain vulnerabilities and strengthen long-term resilience.
Monitor supplier performance and drive supplier improvement initiatives to achieve quality, cost and delivery objectives.
Lead strategic improvement projects across assigned commodities, identifying opportunities to improve business performance, efficiency and competitiveness.
Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, New Product Development, Supplier Quality and other stakeholders to support new product introduction, supplier development and operational improvement activities.
Manage stock and planning parameters within an ERP environment, ensuring inventory levels are optimised in line with business requirements and risk assessments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic suppliers and key internal stakeholders, acting as the commercial lead for assigned commodity areas.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, ways of working and supply chain performance.
Support the development of procurement best practice and share knowledge across the wider procurement function.