Purchasing Officer

WB Power Services; Eastwood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in power and energy solutions is seeking a Purchasing Officer to support their growth. You will build effective relationships with stakeholders, manage procurement activities, and ensure compliance with procedures. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, and procurement qualifications such as CIPS are advantageous. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including private healthcare and 25 days of holiday.

Benefits

Competitive salary (DOE)

25 Days holiday plus statutory

Private healthcare

Death in Service

Outstanding employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar position.
• Basic knowledge of MS Office applications.
• Ability to work autonomously with agreed service levels.

Responsibilities

• Support the new Procurement function and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders.
• Process purchase requests and place orders with suppliers.
• Obtain quotations and negotiate commercial conditions with suppliers.

Skills

Experience in a manufacturing environment

Service and solution orientated

Basic analytical skills

Education

Procurement or Supply Chain related qualification (CIPS)

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)

Major ERP system

Job description

WBPS is now Rehlko!

About Rehlko

Rehlko is a global leader in power and energy resilience, with a heritage that spans over 100 years. Since launching the first modern generator, we have continually shaped the way the world powers homes, industries, and critical infrastructure.

Today, Rehlko’s product range includes engines, generators, power conversion systems, UPS, EV components, electrification solutions, microgrid controls, clean energy technologies, and more. Our expertise serves a diverse spectrum of customers worldwide, from OEMs to industrial, commercial, and residential sectors.

As part of this exciting growth, WB Power Services has now become Rehlko UK. This transition means we retain the strong, values-led foundation of a family business, while being empowered by the scale, resources, and global vision of Rehlko. For our people, this means new opportunities, bigger projects, and a chance to shape the future of resilient, sustainable energy.

Purchasing Officer

This is a superb opportunity for Purchasing Officer to join the business through this rapid period of growth. The business is looking for a driven and motivated Purchasing Officer to support the team through these exciting times.

The Role

• Be an ambassador for the new Procurement function
• Build and maintain effective relationships with all stakeholders
• Drive high performance of the entire Supply Chain
• Process Purchase requests and place Purchase Orders with Suppliers
• Ensure all procurement activities are conducted in accordance with established procedures, local laws and regulations and direction from Senior Management
• Communicate effectively with suppliers regarding purchase order commitments and drive OTIF
• Obtain quotations from existing and new potential new suppliers
• Negotiate with suppliers regarding some commercial conditions
• Transform purchase requests to purchase orders to an agreed service level
• Confirm purchase orders with suppliers
• Communicate any difficulties or delays back to the business through agreed channels
• Maintain master data on system(s) and in other locations
• Create new part numbers
• Analyse and resolve invoice queries with suppliers

The Person

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in similar position
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is essential
• Procurement or Supply/Chain related qualification such as CIPS would be advantageous
• Basic knowledge of MS Office i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word etc
• Experience with any major ERP system is desirable
• Able to work autonomously on processes with agreed service levels
• Service and solution orientated
• Basic analytical skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary (DOE)
• 25 Days holiday plus statutory
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service
• Outstanding employee assistance programme

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. It is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities or requirements. For further assistance please speak to Recruitment.