Senior Strategic Buyer (Mechanical)

Overview

In this role you will lead strategic procurement for mechanical commodities to support Renishaw’s product manufacturing and growth. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to align sourcing with technical and commercial objectives, manage risk, and improve supply continuity. You will drive complex negotiations and supplier development while promoting sustainable, compliant procurement practices. This position offers exposure to global suppliers and opportunities to shape long-term supply chain resilience.

Pay / Benefits

• 9% non-contributory pension
• discretionary annual bonus
• hybrid working policy
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Life Assurance 12x salary
• Cycle to Work scheme

Responsibilities

• Own and deliver sourcing strategies for assigned commodity groups aligned with business objectives
• Manage and develop supply chains to meet production requirements and service levels
• Lead complex commercial negotiations and contract management for best value
• Develop risk mitigation strategies to improve supply continuity and resilience
• Monitor supplier performance and drive improvement initiatives
• Lead strategic improvement projects across assigned commodities
• Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, NPD, and Supplier Quality for supplier development and NPI
• Manage stock and planning parameters within an ERP environment to optimise inventory
• Build and maintain relationships with strategic suppliers and internal stakeholders
• Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes and ways of working
• Support development of procurement best practice and share knowledge across procurement

Key requirements

• Experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain within manufacturing
• Proven ability to lead sourcing/commodity strategies
• Experience delivering supplier performance improvements across cost, quality, delivery
• Strong commercial awareness with data analysis and decision-making
• Influence and communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Degree, CIPS qualification, completed Modern Apprenticeship or equivalent demonstrable experience
• Skilled in ERP/MRP systems and proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Office apps
• Full driving licence

• commercial acumen
• stakeholder management
• data-driven decision making
• ERP/MRP systems
• Microsoft Excel
• procurement analytics

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