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Richard McCallum

Stonehouse,Gloucestershire

Summary

Accomplished professional with expertise in manufacturing resource planning systems and supplier relationship management. Demonstrates proficiency in contract negotiation and implementation, sourcing strategies, and commodity knowledge. Skilled in cost-reduction strategies, technical drawing interpretation, inventory control, and material planning. Adept at risk identification and mitigation, with a focus on driving operational efficiency and enhancing supplier partnerships. Committed to leveraging skills to achieve strategic business objectives and foster sustainable growth.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work history

Senior Strategic Buyer

Renishaw plc
Woodchester, Stroud, Gloucestershire
03.2017 - 07.2025
  • Responsible for strategic management of production commodities - Optical components, lasers, motors, strain gauges, ceramics, carbon fibre and tungsten - £15m total annual spend.
  • Created and managed sustainable commodity based sourcing strategies - balancing cost control, risk, delivery, quality and compliance.
  • Identified commodity based part and vendor related risk and implemented appropriate mitigations to reduce and avoid potential impact.
  • Identified potential cost saving options and worked with design, engineering and production to implement - consistently achieved average 10% annual savings.
  • Created and negotiated advantageous contract supply agreements and related terms to formalise key supply chains and guarantee secure supply.
  • Maintained relevant stock levels, order cover and contract related liability to aid management of cash flow and risk.
  • Managed strong supplier relationships to foster collaboration and improve service delivery.
  • Managed on time delivery to requirements ensuring relevant stock levels maintained and avoiding any production shortages - consistently achieving >90% adherence to required delivery dates.
  • Managed drawing / specification requirements to ensure quality expectations achieved and any quality related issues and resolved promptly with appropriate corrective action.
  • Involved in working groups to review, improve and implement changes to departmental risk identification and mitigation procedures.
  • Mentored junior buyers, providing guidance on best practices in sourcing and supplier management.
  • Worked closely with fulfilment buyer responsible for local order management, covering where and when required.

Buyer

Renishaw plc
Stonehouse, Stroud, Gloucestershire
09.2002 - 02.2017
  • Machine shop production support buyer, working closely with planning, engineering and quality teams to effectively support operations.
  • Identified sources and effectively managed machining offload (milling, turning and grinding) caused by capacity or capability issues.
  • Managed daily running of sub-contract processing finishing cell - processing operational transactions, inspecting and packing machined components, scheduling with approved suppliers to ensure delivery and quality requirements achieved.
  • Managed supply of all raw materials (bar stock, plate, sheet and moulding granules), chemicals and oils.
  • Negotiated and implemented contract supply agreements for key supply chains, ensuring capable and competitive supply.


Junior Buyer

Renishaw plc
Wotton-Under-Edge, Gloucestershire
12.1998 - 08.2002
  • Managed non production related commodities, including office supplies, printed stationary, brochures and cleaning supplies - £1m total annual spend.
  • Responsibilities included price negotiation, supplier management, tracking orders from placement through to delivery and resolving delivery, quality and invoice query related issues.
  • Prioritised tasks effectively, meeting tight deadlines under pressure.


Education

A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography and Maths.

Katherine Lady Berkeley's School
Wotton-under-Edge, Gloucestershire
09/1995 - 07/1997

Foundation level - Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

University of Gloucestershire
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
09/1999 - 07/2000

Skills

  • Manufacturing resource planning systems
  • Contract negotiation and implementation
  • Sourcing strategies
  • Commodity knowledge
  • Cost-reduction strategies
  • Supplier relationship management
  • Technical drawing interpretation
  • Inventory control and material planning
  • Risk identification and mitigation

Affiliations

  • Sports - Football + Golf
  • Ancient History
  • Family

Timeline

Senior Strategic Buyer

Renishaw plc
03.2017 - 07.2025

Buyer

Renishaw plc
09.2002 - 02.2017

Junior Buyer

Renishaw plc
12.1998 - 08.2002

A-Levels - Business Studies, Geography and Maths.

Katherine Lady Berkeley's School
09/1995 - 07/1997

Foundation level - Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply

University of Gloucestershire
09/1999 - 07/2000

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