Buyer (Spanish Speaking)

MS691 - Buyer (Spanish Speaking)

Location: Colchester

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 DOE

Overview: First Military Recruitment are seeking an experienced Buyer on behalf of our client, a well-established international supplier of Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO) spare parts to heavy industrial sectors across the globe. The company has been delivering high-quality MRO components sourced from European and North American manufacturers to clients in regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Africa, Australasia, and South America for over four decades.

This role includes managing supplier relationships, negotiating terms, handling purchase orders, and supporting the supply chain process from vendor selection to delivery.

Candidates from an ex-military background are encouraged to apply, but all qualified candidates will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

Research and engage with potential new vendors.
Obtain and evaluate pricing from multiple suppliers.
Negotiate prices and terms of business with vendors.
Prepare customer quotations.
Place and manage purchase orders.
Monitor order progress to meet customer delivery timelines.
Coordinate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliveries.
Manage supplier relationships (SRM) and customer communications (CRM).
Provide general customer service support as required.
Qualifications:

Must be fluent in Spanish.
Previous experience in purchasing, procurement, or logistics is preferred.
Strong organisational skills with a detail-oriented approach.
Confident communicator with excellent telephone and written skills.
Self-motivated, proactive, and capable of managing multiple priorities.
Willingness to learn about international trade and the MRO industry.
Own transport is essential due to the office location