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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 ResponsibilitiesYou'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)
RequirementsTo 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!
