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Procurement Buyer

Elite Search Solutions

Watford

On-site

GBP 80,000 - 100,000

17 days ago

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An established industry player is seeking a Buyer to join their dynamic team. This full-time position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your career in procurement within a global leader in supply chain services. You will be pivotal in assisting clients by understanding their needs, preparing quotes, and negotiating with suppliers. With full training provided, this role is perfect for someone looking to develop their skills in a supportive environment. If you're detail-oriented, possess strong communication abilities, and are eager to tackle challenges, this position could be the perfect fit for you.

Strong organisational skills and attention to detail are essential.
Effective problem-solving and communication skills are required.

Assist clients by understanding requirements and providing guidance.
Prepare quotes and tender bids, negotiating with suppliers.

Organisational Skills

Attention to Detail

Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Team Player

Resilience

Language Skills (French, Portuguese)

Location: Watford – this is a full-time office based position

Our client is a global leader in providing procurement, supply chain and logistics services on a wide range of products within the Mining, Oil & Gas, Marine, and Renewable Energy sectors.

Due to an exciting period of growth, they are continuing to expand their team and are seeking a Buyer. As a Buyer you will play a vital role in assisting clients by understanding their requirements, providing guidance, and ensuring optimal solutions. You will be responsible for preparing quotes and tender bids, negotiating with suppliers from both technical and commercial perspectives.

Over time, you will become a key point of contact for clients, addressing their technical and commercial inquiries regarding quotes and purchase orders.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a progressive career in procurement/sourcing to join a growing international business with excellent career prospects.

Whilst previous procurement and buying experience would be preferable, they will consider transferable skills as full training support will be provided.

What we are looking for:

Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks and priorities efficiently.
Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in quotes and contracts.
Strong telephone manner when engaging with clients and suppliers.
Effective problem-solving abilities to address challenges and find suitable solutions.
Ability to prioritise and manage a high workload while meeting deadlines.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Team player mindset to collaborate effectively with colleagues across departments.
Resilience and tenacity to overcome obstacles and achieve targets.
Any additional languages skills, French and Portuguese in particular, would be good but not essential.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

General Business, Supply Chain, and Purchasing

Industries

Engineering Services, Oil and Gas, and Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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