German Speaking Buyer

  • Job Reference: P912211
  • Date Posted: 3 October 2025
  • Recruiter: The Language Business
  • Location: Colchester, Essex
  • Salary: Ā£30,000 to Ā£35,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Excellent benefits
  • Sector: Admin, Secretarial & PA, Other
  • Language(s): German
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Jonathan Grimes
  • Email: jgrimes@languagebusiness.co.uk
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Job Description

German Speaking Buyer
šŸ“ Location: Colchester, Essex (approx. 45 minutes by train from central London)

About the Company

Our client is a well-established international trading company that supplies specialist industrial equipment to leading businesses across a wide range of industries worldwide.

The Role

They are seeking a German Speaking Buyer to join their international team. This position involves handling product enquiries and orders from clients, as well as working closely with suppliers to source goods, negotiate terms, and ensure timely deliveries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Research, develop, and maintain relationships with vendors
  • Obtain and evaluate pricing and quotations from suppliers
  • Negotiate pricing and business terms with suppliers
  • Prepare quotations and proposals for customers
  • Place and manage purchase orders
  • Track and expedite orders to ensure on-time delivery
  • Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to meet quality and delivery standards
  • Support Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) and Customer Relationship Management (CRM) activities

Candidate Profile

  • Fluent in German and English (both spoken and written)
  • Additional language skills (e.g., Italian or Arabic) are a plus but not essential
  • Strong administrative and organisational skills
  • Experience in a customer-facing role required
  • Previous experience in purchasing, buying, logistics, or shipping is desirable but not essential
  • Confident communicator, particularly over the telephone
  • Detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively
  • Must have the right to live and work in the UK (visa sponsorship not available)

Salary, Benefits & Working Hours

  • Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)
  • Hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (37.5 hours per week). Some flexibility may be required
  • Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
  • Competitive benefits package
  • Please note: Own transport is required for commuting to the Colchester office

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to:

šŸ“§ Jonathan Grimes