Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Electrical Buyer to manage procurement of electrical components for the construction and rail industries. The successful candidate will negotiate with suppliers and maintain vital supply chain information. This role calls for experience in the construction sector and involves excellent organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Construction industry experience buying electrical components.
• Able to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Building relationships with suppliers and negotiating pricing.
• Maintaining a supply chain tracker with key supplier information.
• Liaising with Commercial and Accounting departments for cost forecasting.

Skills

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