Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industry is seeking an Electrical Buyer. The role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and ensuring efficient supply chain operations while utilizing experience in purchasing electrical components. Strong communication and technical reading skills are essential for success in this position.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Negotiation

Supply chain management

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

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