International Buyer

International Buyer

Location:

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

Language requirements for the job:
Fluent in English. Fluency in any 2nd language, especially German, Italian or Arabic is an advantage.

About the Company:

Our client is a well-established international trading company, sourciung and 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 an International 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 English. Fluency in German, Italian or Arabic is an advantage but not essential
• Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers
• Previous buying, procurement or purchasing experience is an advantage, though not essential
• Background in logistics or shipping is an advantage but not essential
• Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

£30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience).

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (37.5 hours/week). Flexibility may be required. Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.