Senior Buyer

VANRATH are delighted to be partnering with our client based in Newtownabbey / Mallusk who are currently recruiting a Senior Buyer to join their team, this is an excellent opportunity for a senior commercial buyer to assist in the procurement of all Mechanical & Electrical material & contracted works for all live projects.

Duties

• 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.

Essential

• 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.

'Time to Care' is a unique partnership opportunity for up to 30 businesses in Northern Ireland, to part fund the annual salary of a qualified children's nurse at the Children's Hospice. We have since worked closely to support the hospice through many fundraising campaigns over the years, raising significant funding for their vital work.

Later in the year, we secured a significant stake-holder investment from prominent Mercedes business owner and property investor Neil McKibbin FCA. With this investment came the purchase of Victoria House in Belfast City Centre by Wayne and Neil, in a £12.5 million deal, allowing the company to move into brand new state of the art offices and continue their ambitious growth plans.

We have transitioned from a team of 3 accountancy focused consultants to a team of 40 sector-specific consultants covering a diverse range of sectors. Building successful careers and supporting our clients with the best talent in the market is at the heart of everything we do. We are driven by a passion to help people build careers that meet their goals, and help businesses achieve success through great and strategic talent.