German-Speaking Global Procurement Buyer

DarcyBrook LTD; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

25 days Holiday plus bank holidays

Private Healthcare

Competitive Pension

Job summary

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain in Colchester is seeking a Buyer fluent in German to source components, equipment and spares within engineering and manufacturing settings. You will identify European and global vendors and build strong supplier relationships.

The role covers price negotiations, producing technical and commercial quotations, processing orders, and coordinating with warehouses to ensure on-time delivery. Strong communication with customers and internal teams is essential.

Qualifications

• Fluent in German with strong written and spoken skills.
• Experience sourcing components/equipment in engineering or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research European and global vendors and build strong relationships.
• Lead commercial negotiations to obtain favorable prices and terms.
• Prepare technical and commercial quotations and process purchase orders.
• Track orders to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with warehouse and logistics to ensure quality and on-time delivery.
• Maintain supplier and customer relationships while handling inquiries.

Skills

German language fluency

Sourcing

Vendor research

Negotiation

Order processing

Logistics coordination

Supplier relationship management

Job description

DarcyBrook Procurement & Supply Chain in Colchester is seeking a Buyer fluent in German to source components, equipment and spares within engineering and manufacturing settings. You will identify European and global vendors and build strong supplier relationships.

The role covers price negotiations, producing technical and commercial quotations, processing orders, and coordinating with warehouses to ensure on-time delivery. Strong communication with customers and internal teams is essential.