Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industry is looking for an Electrical Buyer to manage the procurement of electrical components. The successful candidate will oversee supplier negotiations and maintain comprehensive supply chain records, ensuring timely delivery and optimized spending.

Qualifications

• Experience in purchasing electrical components for the construction industry.
• Experience in Commercial, Industrial, or Rail sector preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain a supply chain tracker with key supplier details.
• Monitor monthly spending and forecast costs.

Skills

Communication

Organisational 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