Buyer

​Title:Buyer

Sector:Wholesale

Location:Epping (onsite)

Salary & Package:£50,000 -£55,000 + Bonus + free lunch and additional benefits

Sea Global are delighted to be partnering with a market leading business at the forefront of their industry who are looking for an experienced Buyer to join their team on a permanent basis.

This is a role with responsiblity for leading the purchasing of finished goods within a well-established supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop equipment.

Reporting directly to the Purchasing Manager, the succesful candidate will oversee the end-to-end process, helping to manage the sourcing of a wide range of finished goods, primarily from China and the Far East, as well as Europe.

They are ideally looking for someone with a strong background in imports, logistics, and a solid understanding of global supply markets who can hit the ground running but are a close knit team who will help upskill the right candidate.

Please read on and get in touch for more details:

Role & Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain operations including merchandise planning, demand forecasting, and stock level optimisation.

• Oversee the end-to-end purchase order process, including raising orders, reviewing proformance invoices, and coordinating supplier confirmations.

• Manage international shipping and freight logistics, ensuring timely despatch and delivery in collaboration.

• Build and maintain strong supplier relationships, regularly benchmarking costs and negotiating pricing based on market trends, raw materials, and exchange rates.

• Lead new product sourcing initiatives, overseeing supplier selection, sample testing, compliance, and supporting product launches through marketing and pricing alignment.

Experience & Requirements

• 5+ years of procurement/purchasing/buying experience, with hands-on experience managing international suppliers and product imports.

• Experience with end-to-end shipping logistics, customs compliance, and international freight coordination, ideally from the Far East.

• Excellent communication skills, , with the ability to liaise effectively with technical, marketing, warehouse, and senior stakeholders.

• Familiarity with CE certification processes and product compliance standards for technical equipment or consumer goods.

• Experience in managing product quality, warranty issues, and implementing continuous product improvement strategies with overseas manufacturers.