Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction sector is seeking an Electrical Buyer to oversee procurement of electrical components. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring timely delivery while coordinating with the Commercial and Accounting teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction industry, alongside strong communication and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying electrical components for the construction industry.
• Strong experience in the Commercial, Industrial, or Rail sector is ideal.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain, negotiate pricing and ensure timely deliveries.
• Maintain a tracker with supplier details like payment terms and rebates.
• Monitor monthly spending with suppliers.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship Management

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