International Buyer

International Sales Account Manager
LOCATION
Colchester, Essex - 100% Office-based
THE COMPANY
Our client is a growing international procurement and supply chain business, providing sourcing and purchasing solutions to customers operating across the engineering sectors. This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast-paced commercial team where you'll manage supplier relationships, negotiate competitive pricing, source specialist products from global suppliers and deliver outstanding customer service to industrial clients worldwide.
THE JOB
As a Sales Account Manager, you will be responsible for managing the complete procurement process, from customer enquiry through to supplier sourcing, quotation, negotiation and order placement. Working closely with customers, suppliers and internal departments, you will deliver commercially competitive procurement solutions while maintaining exceptional levels of customer service and ensuring projects are delivered on time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Source products from UK and international suppliers
* Build and develop long-term supplier and customer relationships
* Obtain and evaluate supplier quotations
* Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, lead times and delivery schedules
* Prepare accurate and competitive quotations for customers
* Manage purchase orders through to successful completion
* Analyse technical customer requirements and identify suitable sourcing solutions
* Challenge supplier pricing to maximise value and profitability
* Provide technical and commercial support to customers and suppliers
* Work closely with Sales, Operations and Finance teams to ensure excellent customer service
* Ensure compliance with customer specifications, procurement procedures and quality standards
* Monitor supplier performance and maintain high levels of service delivery
* Achieve individual KPIs, procurement targets and sales objectives
* Maintain accurate purchasing records and procurement documentation
CANDIDATE PROFILE
* Fluent English
* Previous experience in Sales, Account Managing or Buying, Procurement, Purchasing, Supply Chain or Strategic Sourcing but all experiences in work will be considered
* Excellent negotiation and supplier management skills
* Strong commercial awareness
* Outstanding organisational and time management abilities
* Ability to manage multiple quotations, orders and deadlines simultaneously
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Professional telephone manner
* High attention to detail
* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
* Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment
SALARY & BENEFITS
* £30,000 salary - £35,000 Performance-related bonus opportunities
* Company pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), Flexible working arrangements, Ongoing professional development and training, Career progression opportunities, Supportive and collaborative team culture, Opportunity to work with global suppliers and international customers
APPLY NOW
If you're looking to advance your international career, please submit your CV !
CONTACT
Jonathan Grimes