Electrical Buyer

JR United Kingdom; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK is looking for an Electrical Buyer responsible for sourcing components for the construction and rail sectors. This role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating pricing, and maintaining crucial supply chain documentation. Candidates should have experience in electrical purchasing and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with suppliers, negotiate pricing, and ensure delivery.
• Update supply chain tracker with key supplier details.
• Monitor monthly spend and liaise with departments to forecast costs.

Skills

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