Electrical Buyer

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

Job summary

A leading company in the construction and rail industries is looking for an experienced Electrical Buyer. The role requires managing supplier relationships, negotiating prices, and maintaining supply chain documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience purchasing electrical components and be adept at reading technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Experience in the construction industry buying electrical components.
• Familiarity with Commercial, Industrial, or Rail sectors.
• Ability to read technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Manage supply chain, build supplier relationships, negotiate pricing.
• Maintain an updated supply chain tracker with key details.
• Liaise with Commercial & Accounting departments for cost forecasting.

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