German speaking Buyer

Language Business; Essex; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An international trading company in Colchester is seeking a German speaking Buyer. This role involves managing product enquiries and orders, liaising with global suppliers, and ensuring efficient procurement and delivery of goods. Candidates must be fluent in German and English, possess strong administrative and communication skills, and have the right to live and work in the UK. The salary ranges from £30,000 to £35,000, along with 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus public holidays

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours/week

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, though not essential.
• Background in logistics or shipping is a plus.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.

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.

Skills

Fluent in German

Fluent in English

Strong administrative skills

Excellent communication

Organised

Detail-oriented

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 essential
• Background in logistics or shipping is a plus
• Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

Salary, Benefits and Working Hours

30,000 - 35,000 (dependent on experience). Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (37.5 hours/week). Flexibility may be required. Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.

How to Apply

Send your CV and cover letter to:
Jonathan Grimes