Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; 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 procurement of electrical components for the construction and rail industries. You'll be responsible for supplier management, negotiating prices, and forecasting costs. This role requires construction sector experience and strong communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain and build relationships with suppliers.
• Negotiate competitive pricing and ensure timely delivery.
• Update supply chain tracker with key supplier details.
• Forecast costs weekly and monthly with accounting.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

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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