Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the rail and construction industries is seeking an Electrical Buyer. The successful candidate will manage supply chain relationships, negotiate pricing, and track expenditures, focusing on electrical components. Ideal for someone with industry experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating pricing.
• Maintaining a supply chain tracker with key details.
• Liaising with Commercial & Accounting departments for cost forecasting.

Skills

Good 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