Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industry is seeking an Electrical Buyer to enhance their supply chain operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing electrical components, maintaining supplier relationships, and collaborating closely with internal teams. This role requires strong communication skills and experience within the sector, as well as the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying electrical components within the construction industry.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience ideally in Commercial, Industrial or Rail sector.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Maintain and update a supply chain tracker.
• 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