Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Buyer to manage purchasing for electrical components in the construction and rail sectors. The role involves supplier relations, cost management, and collaborating with various departments. Candidates should possess relevant industry experience and technical drawing skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry purchasing electrical components.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure timely delivery.
• Maintain and update a supply chain tracker with key supplier details.
• Liaise with departments on cost forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

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We're recruiting for a Electrical Buyer to be responsible for purchasing electrical components for the construction and rail industry.

Responsibilities

• Supply chain management – building relationships with existing & new suppliers, negotiating competitive pricing and ensuring timely delivery.
• Maintain & update a supply chain tracker, with all key details included, such as supplier specialty, agreed payment terms, credit limit, any applicable rebates.
• Monitor monthly spend with each supplier
• Liaise with the Commercial & Accounting departments to forecast costs weekly & monthly.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience buying electrical components
• Ideally experience in Commercial, Industrial or Rail sector
• Able to read technical drawings
• Good communication and organisational skills