REMOTE Automation Procurement and Sales

ABL Recruitment; London; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

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REMOTE Automation Procurement and Sales, London

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Procurement

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

PROCUREMENT_1743521445

Job Views:

4

Posted:

01.04.2025

Expiry Date:

16.05.2025

Job Description:

Do you have a background in PROCUREMENT of engineering or technical spare parts? If so, this is a really lovely role and is offered either 100% REMOTE or based in Cardiff in WALES. You will be joining a multilingual team and will be sourcing automation spare parts globally for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff in total. In this role, you will take orders from clients and then source products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and purchasing in which you will be taking inbound enquiries from clients who will ask you to source equipment. Your role is to source the spare part and then liaise with the client, add a “finders fee” and then communicate with the warehouse who will dispatch it. Nice and straightforward.

TITLE:

REMOTE Spare Parts Purchasing and Sales Specialist

LOCATION:

Cardiff in Wales or 100% remote

LANGUAGES:

Fluent English. Other languages such as Spanish, Italian, or German are all useful (not essential).

SALARY:

£30,000-£32,000 depending on experience

WORK STYLE:

100% remote or hybrid in Cardiff in Wales

COMPANY:

This is a lovely role! The company is a specialist spare-parts business and acts as a purchasing hub for clients across the world who are looking for specific components such as drives, sensors, PLCs, HMIs, and other equipment. The spare parts are sourced globally and are for a variety of industries. The business employs about 100 staff globally and this office is located in Wales. In this role, you will join an international team that will take orders from clients and then source technical products globally for dispatch. The role is a mix of senior level technical customer care and spare parts purchasing.

ROLE:

A mix of Procurement (Sourcing) & Sales. Full technical training will be provided.

Procurement Duties:

1. Source and purchase automation spare parts, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and industrial controls.
2. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, manufacturers, and distributors to secure competitive pricing and lead times.
3. Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to optimize cost savings and efficiency.
4. Monitor inventory levels and forecast demand to maintain optimal stock availability.

Sales & Customer Service Duties:

1. Communicate with clients & understand their spare parts needs.
2. Create quotations. Process sales orders and ensure smooth order fulfilment.

REQUIREMENTS:

1. Good knowledge of automation components and brands such as Siemens, Allen-Bradley, Schneider Electric, ABB, Mitsubishi, Fanuc, etc.
2. Ability to speak Spanish, Italian, or German is preferable but not essential.