Senior Buyer (Top Company)

Job Description

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.

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