Senior Buyer

VanRath; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Senior Buyer in Newtownabbey. This role involves sourcing and negotiating contracts for mechanical and electrical materials while managing supplier relationships and ensuring project compliance. Candidates should have significant experience in procurement within the M&E sector, with a strong focus on cost efficiency and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4-5 years of procurement experience in the M&E sector.
• Proven track record in negotiating high-value contracts.
• Ability to manage procurement budgets effectively.

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and procuring mechanical and electrical components for projects.
• Managing supplier relationships and ensuring timely delivery.
• Preparing reports on procurement activities and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement Management

Supplier Engagement

Communication

Organizational Skills

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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.
• Managing 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. Liaising with the commercial lead to ensure project expenditure aligns with budgetary allowances.
• Building, managing, and maintaining relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and other construction professionals, including site operatives.
• Ensuring all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain positive supplier relations.
• Performing daily, weekly, and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, all sites are efficiently serviced, and operational efficiency remains high.
• Reporting to the Procurement Manager daily and to 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 implementing cost reduction strategies.
• Extensive experience in managing 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 work.
• Proficiency in IT systems, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Strong negotiating skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle a varied workload with minimal supervision.
• Proven ability to deliver on-time, quality work within budget.

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