Senior Buyer

Energis Recruitment Ltd; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering business based in Mallusk seeks a Senior Buyer to join their expanding team. The successful candidate will handle procurement of materials while working with design, commercial, and accounts teams to ensure smooth order transitions. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Pension

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• 4-5 years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or commercial buying in engineering sector.
• Proven track record of negotiating high-value contracts.
• Demonstrable experience in mechanical/electrical ordering.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing, negotiating, and procuring engineering materials and components.
• Building, managing, and maintaining relationships with suppliers and contractors.
• Preparing reports on procurement activities and supplier performance metrics.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Engagement

Procurement Management

Supply Chain Management

Technical Specification Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Based in Mallusk our client is a growing engineering business who have a need for an additional Senior Buyer to join their team.

The successful Senior Buyer will assist in the procurement of all engineering material & contracted works across a range of projects. You will work closely with design, commercial and accounts teams in ensuring the smooth transition of all orders from technical submittal, to full procurement and invoicing.

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
• Ensuring all 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
• Preparing reports on procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance metrics.
• 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.
• Minimum 4-5 years of procurement, sourcing or commercial buying experience in the engineering sector.
• Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts and cost reduction strategies.
• Demonstrable experience 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision.

Salary is in the region of £40-50k dependent upon experience. The role comes with a range of benefits including pension and life assurance.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a business who have gone from strength to strength, and who have continuing plans for development.