Job Description

CODEL International Ltd are specialists in the design and manufacture of high-technology instrumentation for continuous stack emission monitoring, road tunnel atmosphere sensing, and plant safety equipment. Our state of the art analyzers are supplied to a wide range of industries worldwide including power generation, combustion processes, road tunnels and process control equipment. We have a team of approximately 50 trained and dedicated employees. We are looking to add to that team by a Purchasing Officer.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you are responsible for sourcing and purchasing all materials, goods and services required for the company to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Ensure that purchasing strategies and processes are in place to meet business objectives and operational needs in terms of price, quality and delivery targets, which enables the company to function and compete effectively in the market to include: Terms and conditions, supplier selection/de-selection, evaluation and rationalisation of supply chain solutions including vendor managed inventory, supplier consignments and safety stock Source suppliers and develops relationships to negotiate and buy goods, materials and services to meet the Company's operational requirements Coordinates with all other departments for any additional Purchasing needs, i.e. Development items, tooling etc. Coordinates with Warehouse/Admin team to ensure all material shortages are known and actioned Coordinates with other departments to ensure status of all orders are tracked and entered into the SAP system Coordinates with the Finance team to ensure all upfront supplier payments are actioned Identifies and develops additional reporting methods/tools within the SAP system to enable more accurate data to assist with Purchasing, i.e., Usage Reports Maintains and develops relationships between CODEL and suppliers Makes supplier visits where necessary Evaluates current suppliers to ensure costs and quality are under control, ensures that supplier certification is kept up to date, i.e. ISO9001 Conducts research into potential suppliers and vendors to identify cost savings and additional services Reporting non-conformances to suppliers and organising non-conforming material to be replaced/exchanged Ensures that all relevant information for purchasing is shared internally to concerned stakeholders Support, comply and ensure complicity with Health & Safety regulations, the Company Handbook, Quality and Environmental standards, and all other Company policies and procedures Engages interest and participation of others and has a collaborative approach to working together Ensures the QA documentation covering Purchasing is kept up to date with the latest Purchasing procedures Engaged and motivated to learn about CODEL products to better carry out role

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Results orientated with ability to plan and deliver against project deadlines Excellent relationship management skills with the ability to engage, negotiate and manage key stakeholders and suppliers Strong and confident negotiator with the ability to negotiate at all levels Resilient, optimistic and open to change Shows moral courage, openness and honesty in all dealings Is confident, assertive and self-assured Self-motivated and able to work well under pressure Ability to learn and understand technical aspect of CODEL products A good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Be able to demonstrate possession of the Company Values
Experience of Using SAP B1 and working in a fast paced purchasing environment is preferred but not essential.

If you are successful, you will be required to demonstrate you have the right to work in the UK.

Codel is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Any disabled applicants who may need reasonable adjustments to participate in the recruitment process should contact in advance.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Enhanced paternity leave Financial planning services Free parking On-site parking Sick pay Store discount
Work Location: In person