Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Southampton; 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 to manage procurement of electrical components. The role requires expertise in supplier negotiation and supply chain management, with responsibilities including tracking expenses and collaborating with internal departments. Ideal candidates will have experience in the construction sector and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry buying electrical components.
• Ability to read technical drawings.
• Experience in commercial or industrial sectors is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain and build supplier relationships.
• Maintain a supply chain tracker with supplier details.
• Forecast costs in collaboration with Commercial & Accounting departments.

Skills

Communication

Organisational

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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