Purchasing Lead

RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH; Warwick; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

RLE INTERNATIONAL Produktentwicklungsgesellschaft mbH in the United Kingdom (Warwick area) seeks a Purchasing Lead to manage and enhance the purchasing function, ensuring ISO 9001:2015 compliance and support for internal and external audits.

Responsibilities include sourcing and PO management via the iPlicit system, supplier liaison, pro-forma invoices, and ensuring orders are placed and delivered on time. Strong negotiation and supplier-management skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing or procurement at senior/supervisory level.
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems.
• Ability to review and upgrade purchasing procedures and related docs.
• Proven negotiation and supplier management skills.
• Numeracy and attention to detail; self-motivated and flexible.
• Experience with supplier management and continuous improvement
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail

Responsibilities

• Review, develop and upgrade purchasing policies, procedures, work instructions and forms.
• Own the purchasing function's ISO 9001:2015 compliance and support audits.
• Source, raise POs via iPlicit, liaise with suppliers and issue pro-forma invoices; ensure delivery.
• Resolve PO processing issues and coordinate with Project Manager for supplier resolutions.
• Assist the business on purchasing matters using iPlicit; maintain supplier data.
• Collaborate with wider business to deliver value and best practices
• Maintain supplier database and end-to-end purchasing records
• Assist finance with supplier credit accounts and evaluations
• Guide junior team members on purchasing best practice

Skills

Purchasing experience

Negotiation

Supplier management

ISO 9001 knowledge

MS Excel

MS Word

iPlicit system

Team player

Flexibility

Phone & email communication

Tools

iPlicit system

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Job Title: Purchasing Lead

Job Description: Rate (negotiable in line with experience)

The responsibilities of this position will include, but not be limited to:

• Review, develop and upgrade purchasing policies, procedures, work instructions and forms, ensuring they remain fit for purpose and reflect best practice
• Own the purchasing function's compliance with ISO 9001:2015, maintaining accurate records and supporting internal and external audits as required
• Sourcing, raising purchase orders via “iPlicit” admin support system, chasing orders or liaising with suppliers to issue pro-forma invoices, following up payment and making sure the order has been placed and delivered accordingly.
• Resolve any PO processing issues and liaise with the Project Manager to ensure prompt resolutions with suppliers.
• Providing assistance to the business on all matters relating to purchasing, using iPlicit.
• Work closely with wider business to delivery best value & practices
• Maintain / update the existing database of suppliers to manage end to end purchasing from ordering through to dealing with invoice queries
• Assist the finance team with opening credit accounts with suppliers and carry out a supplier evaluation for ISO Management purposes
• Provide guidance and support to junior team members on purchasing best practice and adherence to procedures. All activities and duties to be carried out to the highest standard and in line with the company values, standards and procedures.

Skills & Experience required:

• Working knowledge of the supplier base for electro / mechanical component sourcing in the Midlands
• Proven experience in a purchasing/procurement role, ideally including experience at a senior or supervisory level
• Sound working knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, and the ability to ensure purchasing activities remain compliant
• Demonstrable ability to review, write and upgrade purchasing procedures, work instructions and supporting documentation
• Strong negotiation, supplier management and continuous improvement skills
• Numeracy skills and attention to detail
• Self-motivated and flexible
• Confident in communicating on the phone and via email
• Competent with basic office software (email / MS Excel / MS Word)
• Good team player
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Additional Information:

The role is based on 40 hours per week, minimum of 4 days in the office (or at supplier sites).

Driving Licence essential.

Eligibility: You must have the right to work in the UK, sponsorship is not offered on this role