Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industry is seeking an Electrical Buyer to oversee procurement of electrical components. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, negotiate pricing, and collaborate with various departments to ensure efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain a detailed supply chain tracker.
• Collaborate with departments to forecast costs.

Skills

Good communication skills

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