Are you experienced in the electrical wholesale industry and looking for a new challenge? This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a Buyer role with a major national super distributor. No prior buying experience is required-just strong relationship-building skills and a commercial mindset.
Role Responsibilities
You’ll be joining a leading national distributor of electrical products belonging to a global group of companies who employ over 1,700 people throughout the UK. With year-on-year growth, they are a long-established business with a fantastic reputation and are a key supplier to the UK electrical wholesale market. Their clients include contractors, national wholesalers, the NHS, the student accommodation market and the Ministry of Justice. They have strong and long-held relationships with all leading manufacturers and suppliers within the electrical distribution industry.
As a Buyer, you will:
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers
* Act as the primary point of contact for supplier negotiations
* Attend 2-5 supplier meetings per week at the branch
* Ensure the best pricing and supply terms for the business
* Support the internal sales team where needed
Rewards
* Competitive salary of £35,000 with OTE of around £40,000
* Occasional hybrid working available
* Optional membership of the company’s excellent pension scheme
* Opportunity to work for a well-established national distributor with a strong reputation in the industry
* Normal working hours are 8.00am to 5.30pm, Monday-Friday (please note, some flexibility can be offered with the working hours should a slightly earlier or later start/finish be required)
Requirements
To be successful in this Buyer role, you should have:
* Experience in the electrical wholesale industry (preferred)
* Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills
* Confidence in dealing with suppliers and securing the best deals
* A proactive and commercially aware approach
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and develop your skills in procurement, apply today!
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