Procurement Manager

Alternative Heat Ltd; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Mallusk is seeking a Procurement Manager to lead and develop the procurement and supply chain function for decarbonisation and offsite modular build projects across NI and GB. This role involves strategic sourcing, supplier relationships, and optimizing cost, quality, and delivery performance to support growth.

You will oversee purchasing, negotiate with suppliers, monitor performance, and implement risk management to ensure continuity of supply for manufacturing and

Qualifications

• Experience in developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Ability to lead and develop a procurement team and drive continuous improvement of processes and systems.
• Experience managing strategic supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and monitoring supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Lead and develop the procurement team and drive continuous improvement across processes and systems.
• Manage supplier relationships, lead contract negotiations, monitor performance, and manage supply chain risk.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and manage procurement budgets to ensure timely procurement for projects.

Job description

Application Deadline: 3 November 2026

Department: Procurement

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Mallusk

Reporting To: Head of Procurement

Description

What We Do:

We provide fully integrated design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating schemes, drawing on extensive experience delivering similar projects for public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey toward net zero.

Role Overview:

The Procurement Manager will lead and develop the organisation’s procurement and supply chain function for decarbonisation and offsite modular build projects based across NI and GB, ensuring the strategic sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontract services to support business growth and project delivery. This role will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimise cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply chain resilience. You will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, finance, and engineering departments to ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier partnerships. You will oversee the purchasing team and ensure procurement operations support both manufacturing and project delivery requirements across multiple regions.

Job Title |Procurement Manager

Location | Mallusk

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Reporting to | Head of Procurement

What You'll be Doing

Responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies aligned with business objectives, leading and developing the procurement team, and driving continuous improvement across procurement processes and systems. The role involves managing strategic supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, monitoring supplier performance, and implementing supply chain risk management strategies to ensure cost efficiency, quality and continuity of supply. Key responsibilities include identifying cost-saving opportunities, managing procurement budgets, analysing spend data, and working closely with commercial, finance, project and operations teams to ensure materials and services are procured efficiently and in line with project and manufacturing requirements. The position also oversees procurement systems, purchase order processes, compliance, KPI reporting and strategic supply chain insights to support senior management decision-making.