German Speaking Buyer

Location

Colchester, Essex. Own transport required to travel to the office.

Language requirements for the job

Fluent in German and English

Our client is a well-established international trading company, supplying specialist industrial equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries worldwide.

To join their international buying team, they are currently wish to recruit a German speaking Buyer. In this role, you will manage product enquiries and orders from clients, liaise with global suppliers, and ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods.

• Research and engage with new and existing vendors
• Source and compare pricing from multiple suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements.
• Prepare and issue quotations to customers.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics teams to maintain delivery and quality standards
• Carry out Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks.

• Fluent in German and English (spoken and written) is essential
• Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers
• Previous buying or purchasing experience is an advantage, though not essen...