Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking to recruit an Electrical Buyer to handle purchasing of electrical components for the construction and rail sectors. The role includes managing supplier relationships, ensuring timely delivery, and coordinating with financial departments for budgeting. Ideal candidates should have a background in the construction industry and strong communication and organisational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Update supply chain tracker and monitor supplier spend.
• Liaise with Commercial & Accounting departments for cost forecasting.

Skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

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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