Electrical Buyer - Down

Electrical Buyer              South Down             £40-50k

Our client based in South Down has an immediate requirement to recruit an Electrical Buyer to their team. You will be responsible for strategic planning and price negotiation for a range of electrical commodities, working with suppliers and the wider team to enable timely and cost-effective delivery of projects.

To be successful in the role you will have excellent communication, influencing and negotiating skills. You will be self-motivated and adaptive depending on the needs and demands of the role and will be resilient and tenacious in your approach.

Key Accountabilities of the Role:

• Strategic lead for procurement across the organisation in terms of electrical products
• Manage coordination of procurement activities undertaken within the business.
• Work closely with business clients and stakeholders to meet their requirements.
• Make strategic decisions and improve services ensuring efficiency, productivity, quality and value for money.
• Management of the electrical procurement process.
• Ensure that the procurement function is proactive and has an input into procurement decision making ensuring team attends operational progress and planning meetings.
• Drive the best electrical procurement practice across projects.
• Ensure effective communication of electrical procurement activities within the projects and to the wider supply chain.

Qualifications and Experience

• Minimum of 3 years buying experience within the construction sector
• Electrical trades background or a good appreciation for the electrical sector
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to challenge, influence and work with cross functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, processes, activities and trends
• Ability to be self-motivated and adaptable to the demands of the market

If you are interested in taking your career to the next level and for more information, please feel free to contact Steve on 0283 089 8345.

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