Purchasing Manager

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

The Purchasing Manager is responsible for developing and delivering the company's procurement strategy, ensuring the efficient sourcing of goods and services while maintaining robust supplier relationships, cost competitiveness, and supply chain resilience. The role plays a key part in driving value, supporting operational performance, and ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and management systems.

• Work in accordance with all ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 policies, procedures, and management system requirements.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies across all areas of purchasing to deliver cost savings, supply chain security, and operational efficiencies.
• Lead and manage supplier relationships, including contract negotiation, agreement of commercial terms, performance monitoring, and ongoing supplier development.
• Collaborate with departmental managers and stakeholders across the business to understand requirements, align procurement activities with business objectives, and build strong working relationships.
• Conduct regular value-for-money reviews of existing supplier contracts, agreements, and procurement arrangements.
• Ensure the continuity, security, and sustainability of supply for critical products and services.
• Produce and present management information, procurement reports, performance metrics, market insights, risks, and opportunities to the Finance Director and Senior Leadership Team.
• Create, maintain, and manage an approved supplier list, ensuring all supplier documentation and due diligence requirements are completed in accordance with company procedures.
• Research and evaluate alternative…