Purchasing Specialist

4 weeks ago


Colchester, United Kingdom ABL Recruitment Full time
About the Role

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a specialist business as a Buyer, working in a purchasing hub for international clients within the manufacturing sector. As a key member of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for sourcing technical products globally for dispatch, providing an outstanding level of personal customer care at all times.

Key Responsibilities
  • Research and identify new international engineering spare parts suppliers
  • Sourcing products from the USA, Europe, and the Far East
  • Comparing prices and service levels of suppliers
  • Producing detailed quotations for customers, including a "finders fee"
  • Negotiating delivery time-scales with suppliers
  • Buying the part and arranging logistics for delivery
Requirements
  • Fluent English (other languages are an asset)
  • Car driver essential
  • Purchasing or buying experience or post-sales administrative experience gained in a technical (or engineering) environment
  • Based locally
What We Offer

This is a lovely role with a competitive salary of £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, plus excellent benefits, 25 days holiday, and a 10% performance-related bonus. The company is a specialist business with a global presence, employing around 100 staff worldwide.


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