Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail sector is seeking an Electrical Buyer. This role involves purchasing electrical components, managing supplier relationships, and monitoring spending. Ideal candidates will have relevant industry experience and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry buying electrical components.
• Experience in the Commercial, Industrial, or Rail sector is a plus.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

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