The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s Building Services providers. We design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Ireland.
Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of Pre-Fabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Ireland. We also offer turnkey design, build & operate solutions for commercial energy centers and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public body’s throughout Ireland & UK.
We are currently looking to fill the role of Senior Commercial Buyer to support our growing Purchasing Team in our Belfast Office. This post is a permanent contract and offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.
Job Title | Senior Commerical Buyer (M&E)
Location | Belfast - Mallusk
Hours | Monday - Thursday 8am - 5pm and Friday 8am - 3pm
Salary | Competitive depending on experience
Responsible to | Head of Procurement
Key Responsibilities
- Sourcing, negotiating, and procuring mechanical and electrical components, equipment, and materials while ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery
- Identifying and selecting reliable suppliers / contractors for live projects
- Ensuring all mechanical components meet required technical specifications and quality standards. Addressing any technical concerns with suppliers and internal teams to ensure product compatibility
- Manage the delivery of all material & plant to site in a clear and professional manner by ensuring all items are available when required, through the setting-out of an informative draw-off schedule Developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
- Preparing reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics. Liase with commercial lead to ensure project expenditure is line with budgetary allowance.
- Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, other construction professionals inc site operatives.
- Work to ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company.
- Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, all sites are being efficiently serviced and efficiency remains at the expected high level.
- Report to the Procurement Manager daily and company directors as required.
- Work to follow the robust processes/controls in place to increase efficiency and improve performance.
- Ensure a safe working environment abiding by all necessary H&S requirements and legislation.
- Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential Criteria:
- Minimum 4-5 years of procurement, sourcing or commercial buying experience in the M&E sector.
- Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and cost reduction strategies.
- Extensive and demonstrable experience of the management of mechanical / electrical ordering.
- Ability to manage procurement budgets and meet financial targets.
- Familiarity with contracts, pricing structures, and commercial terms.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for stakeholder and supplier engagement.
- Organized and structured approach to your work.
- Enthusiastic adopter/user of IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent negotiating skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision.
- Proven record of delivering on-time quality work within budget and with minimal supervision.
- Previous experience in a procurement role
Desirable Criteria:
- Management of large scale Mechanical & Electrical material ordering including drawing off materials in batches to meet project programmes
- Ability to use a company accounting system (training will be provided)
