Buyer - Italian, German, Japanese or Korean Speaking
Location: Watford, north of London
Language requirements for the job
Fluent in Italian, German, Japanese or Korean
About the Company
Our client is a well-established international trading company, supplying specialist equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries across the globe.
The Role
To join their international buying/procurement team, they are currently wish to recruit either anItalian, German, Japanese or Korean SpeakingBuyer. In this role, you will manage product enquiries and orders from business clients, liaising with global suppliers, and ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods to the client.
Your typical job responsibilities will include
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and suppliers within the industry
- Analyse customer requests and projects from a technical standpoint to assess feasibility and offer suitable solutions
- Assess and challenge supplier quotes, ensuring they align with customer requirements and industry standards
- Negotiate supplier contract terms and secure favorable agreements for the organisation
- Provide technical support to both suppliers and clients, addressing any queries or concerns
- Meet sales targets and personal KPIs by successfully following sales processes
- Communicate effectively with members of the sales team and other internal teams, such as operations and finance, to ensure customer satisfaction
- Follow detailed customer requirements and procedures to ensure high compliance and quality standards
- Maintain a high standard of sourcing products and quality quotations to secure orders for the organisation whilst meeting customer requirements.
Candidate Profile, Skills and Background
- Fluent in eitherItalian, German, Japanese or Korean
- Excellent work management skills and organisation to prioritise multiple tasks and deadlines efficiently
- Keen attention to detail to ensure accuracy in quotations and contracts
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Good professional telephone manner for engaging successfully with customers and suppliers
- Effective problem-solving abilities to address challenges and find suitable solutions
- Team player mindset to collaborate with colleagues across departments to ensure high levels of service for our customers
- Resilience and tenacity to overcome obstacles and achieve targets
- Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers
Salary, Benefits and Working Hours
£29,000 + bonus (ote c35,000)
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