Job title: Buyer

Location: Watford

Contract: Permanent

Hours: 8:30-5:30

Salary: £24,000-£25,000 pa

About the role:

Join a global logistics provider who are seeking a technical and sales individual to support clients in the Renewables sectors. As a Buyer, you’ll advise on suitable products, prepare quotes and tenders, and negotiate with suppliers on both technical and commercial terms. Over time, you’ll become a key contact for client inquiries related to quotes and purchase orders.

Key responsibilities:

• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and suppliers within the industry.
• Analyse client requests and projects from a technical perspective to assess feasibility and recommend suitable solutions.
• Review and challenge supplier quotes to ensure alignment with client requirements and industry standards.
• Negotiating supplier contract terms to secure favourable agreements for the organisation.
• Ensuring technical support is provided to both clients and suppliers, addressing inquiries and resolving issues effectively.
• Achieve sales targets by promoting relevant products and services to clients.
• Coordinate with internal teams including sales, accounts, warehouse, and management to ensure smooth operations and excellent customer service.
• Follow client-specific processes and procedures to ensure compliance with quality and operational standards.

Candidate Requirements:

• Exceptional organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities efficiently.
• High level of attention to detail, ensuring accuracy in quotations, contracts, and documentation.
• Confident and professional telephone manner when communicating with clients and suppliers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify issues and implement effective solutions.
• Proven ability to handle a demanding workload while meeting tight deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for clear and effective interactions.
• Collaborative team player who works well across departments to support shared goals.
• Resilient and determined, with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges and achieving results.

Company benefits:

• Birthday off
• 1 Wellness Day off a year
• 5 Personal days per year to be taken for hospital appointments, etc.
• Freshly cooked breakfast and lunches from on-site cafeteria
• Wellbeing services offered

Thank you for your interest in this vacancy, which is being advertised by Smart10 Recruitment Group, who are acting as an employment agency / business. Your application will be considered in competition with others, and we will contact you within 3 working days if you have been shortlisted.

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