Job Description
This role is onsite in Eastleigh
Due to continued expansion plans, our client has an exciting opportunity for a Buyer or Procurement Specialist to join their successful and growing international company within their procurement team.
Specialising in global procurement and supply chain management solutions, our client has a diverse portfolio of international customers, creating a varied and diverse working environment where each day brings new challenges.
In this role you will support customers in sourcing and supply of specialist equipment all over the world. Customers are predominately based in Africa, the Middle East, Asia and South America and involved in many different sectors such as Mining, Oil & Gas, Construction, Agriculture, Engineering.
Key Responsibilities:
* Involved in sourcing and buying a wide range of products and equipment from local and international suppliers
* Negotiating with suppliers to obtain best prices wherever possible
* Building and maintaining positive, long-term supplier relationships
* Building and maintaining strong relationships with existing Key International Clients
* Reacting to client enquiries quickly and efficiently
* Responsible for increasing sales and revenue of existing Client Accounts
Skills Required:
* Previous procurement or buying experience
* Confident and clear communication skills (English is essential)
* Proven ability to achieve targets and KPI’s
* Highly organized with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively
* Strong negotiation, customer service and sales ability
* Positive attitude and be able work well within a team or individually
* Ability to work under pressure and think your feet
* Working experience using Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel and Outlook (essential)