Buyer - Italian

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