German Speaking Buyer

Language Business; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An international trading company in Colchester is seeking a German speaking Buyer to join their international buying team. The ideal candidate will manage product enquiries, liaise with global suppliers, and ensure efficient procurement and delivery of goods. Fluent German and English are essential, along with strong administrative skills. This role offers an opportunity to engage with vendors and manage purchasing processes in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written) is essential.
• Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers.
• Previous buying or purchasing experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Research and engage with new and existing vendors.
• Source and compare pricing from multiple suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements.
• Prepare and issue quotations to customers.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics teams to maintain delivery and quality standards.
• Carry out Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong administrative skills

Job description

Location

Colchester, Essex. Own transport required to travel to the office.

Language requirements for the job

Fluent in German and English

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international trading company, supplying specialist industrial equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries worldwide.

The Role

To join their international buying team, they are currently wish to recruit a German speaking Buyer. In this role, you will manage product enquiries and orders from clients, liaise with global suppliers, and ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods.

Your typical job responsibilities will include :

• Research and engage with new and existing vendors
• Source and compare pricing from multiple suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements.
• Prepare and issue quotations to customers.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics teams to maintain delivery and quality standards
• Carry out Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks.

Candidate Profile, Skills and Background

• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written) is essential
• Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers
• Previous buying or purchasing experience is an advantage, though not essen...