Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Buyer to manage the purchasing of electrical components for the construction and rail industries. The ideal candidate will have experience in the construction sector, strong negotiation skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with suppliers and internal departments. This role offers the opportunity to influence procurement strategy while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness in supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience buying electrical components in the construction industry.
• Ideally worked in Commercial, Industrial, or Rail sectors.
• Able to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Build supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain supply chain tracker with supplier details.
• Monitor monthly spend and liaise with commercial departments.

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