Buyer - Direct

Job Description Buyer - Direct Miskin / Woodchester up to £31,000 depending on experience We are looking for commercially savvy, enthusiastic and driven fulfilment buyers to deliver a diverse portfolio of commodities on time, to the highest quality and best value, whilst also considering risk, compliance and sustainability. You'll take pride in your personal development, be proactive and approachable, and take ownership of your work and deliver results. The ideal candidate should be motivated by new opportunities, thrive on stakeholder management and excel in an ever-changing manufacturing environment. As part of the Group Manufacturing Services Division (GMSD) the Procurement Department identifies and manages the procurement of direct & indirect parts and services contributing to the full manufacturing service of our proprietary products. This is a growing global function with new and exciting requirements and challenges. The candidate will be part of a team in a fast-paced environment primarily based at either our Woodchester or Miskin sites with opportunities to be involved in a wide range of products, commodities and suppliers from around the world. We are particularly interested in candidates who can demonstrate strong core competencies, attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Previous purchasing experience is desirable but not essential. Responsibilities Aiding Strategic Buyers and Managers with the ordering of stock, tracking orders and delivery requirements to ensure service levels are being met Ordering a range of commodity parts and services Actioning invoice queries Showing attention to detail in maintaining system data accuracy for due dates, lead times and pricing Liaise internally with other departments Administration of stock levels and planning parameters Report and communicate cost and delivery changes to Strategic Buyers Key requirements Experience in a professional environment with an interest in procurement and purchasing Proficient in Microsoft Office, Word and Excel Full driving licence The ability to communicate effectively Desirable requirements Experience in a procurement or purchasing environment An awareness of MRP/ERP systems and stock control processes Person Specification You’ll be comfortable building relationships with people and communicating to stakeholders. You’ll have a desire to learn, gain support and guidance from Strategic Buyers, to grow your skills and experience in a purchasing environment. You'll benefit from a robust training plan and support from the wider purchasing team as you embark on this exciting opportunity. Flexible working The successful candidate will have options for hybrid working, where you will be required to come into the office but also have the opportunity to work from home where applicable. 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 490384 or [email protected]. Please click here for further information about diversity and inclusion at Renishaw. Employment Type: Permanent Time Type: Full time Requisition Number: R9723 Buyer - Direct (Open)