Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industry is seeking an Electrical Buyer. The successful candidate will be responsible for purchasing electrical components, managing supplier relationships, and ensuring timely deliveries. This role requires strong communication and organizational skills, as well as experience in the construction industry.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction industry purchasing electrical components.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier relationships and negotiate pricing.
• Maintain a supply chain tracker with key details.
• Forecast costs with Commercial & Accounting departments.

Skills

Good communication skills

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