Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Exeter; 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 manage purchasing and supply chain activities. This role involves negotiating with suppliers, maintaining key data, and collaborating with internal departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical components procurement and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry purchasing 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 supplier details.
• Monitoring monthly spend with suppliers.

Skills

Supply chain management

Negotiation

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