International Buyer

Location: Colchester, Essex (45 minutes east of central London by train)
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum + benefits
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a well-established international trading company, supplying specialist industrial equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries worldwide. They operate in a fast-paced, multilingual, and commercially dynamic environment.

They are currently seeking to appoint an International Buyer to join their growing international team. In this role, you will manage product enquiries and orders from clients, liaise with global suppliers, and ensure the efficient procurement and delivery of goods.

• Research and engage with new and existing vendors
• Source and compare pricing from multiple suppliers
• Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery agreements.
• Prepare and issue quotations to customers.
• Place and manage purchase orders.
• Monitor order progress and ensure timely delivery.
• Collaborate with the warehouse and logistics teams to maintain delivery and quality standards.
• Carry out Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tasks.

• Fluent in English (spoken and written) is essential
• Additional language skills—especially German, Italian, or Arabic—are desirable but not required.
• Strong administrative skills and experience working with customers.
• Previous buying or purchasing experience is an advantage, though not essential.
• Background in logistics or shipping is a plus.
• Excellent communication and telephone skills are essential.
• Organised, detail-oriented, and capable of working both independently and as part of a team.
• Must have full right to live and work in the UK - visa sponsorship is not available.

• Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30-13:00 and 14:00-17:00 (37.5 hours/week). Flexibility may be required.
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays.
• Competitive benefits package offered.

• Own transport is required for travel to and from the office in Colchester.

Please send your CV and a covering letter to:
Jonathan Grimes