Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Buyer to oversee the procurement of electrical components within the construction and rail sectors. The successful candidate will manage supplier relationships, track budgets, and collaborate closely with commercial and accounting teams. Applicants should possess relevant experience in the construction industry and strong negotiation and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry purchasing electrical components.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Good communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with suppliers and negotiate competitive pricing.
• Maintain and update the supply chain tracker.
• Monitor monthly spending with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Communication

Organizational 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