Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is seeking an Electrical Buyer responsible for purchasing electrical components for the construction and rail industry. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and maintaining supply chain trackers. The ideal candidate will have relevant industry experience and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain supply chain tracker with key supplier details.
• Liaise with departments to forecast costs.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

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