Senior Buyer (Mechanical or Electrical)

Vickerstock; Belfast; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction business is seeking a Senior Buyer to join their growing team in Belfast. This full-time permanent position offers excellent career progression opportunities and involves managing the procurement of mechanical and electrical materials for various projects. The successful candidate will utilize strategic buying skills to ensure quality, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness in all procurement activities.

Benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Health cash plan

30 days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• 3 years' recent experience in buying mechanical and/or electrical components.
• Experience in strategic buying, including contract negotiation and supplier auditing.
• Demonstrable experience in producing high value cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure mechanical and electrical components and materials.
• Manage delivery schedules and supplier relationships.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities and cost savings.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Sourcing

Cost Reduction

Project Management

Job description

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing and very successful construction businessbusiness on the appointment of a Senior Buyer. This is a full-time permanent position which offers a long-term career with the chance to move upwards in line with their expansion plans.

As the Senior Buyer, you will assist in the procurement of all Mechanical & Electrical material & contracted works for all live projects, reporting directly to the Head of Procurement.

Benefits include:

• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• 30 days Annual Leave

In your new role:

• Source, negotiate, and procure mechanical and electrical components, equipment, and materials, ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and timely delivery.
• Identify and select reliable suppliers and contractors to support ongoing live projects.
• Ensure all mechanical components comply with technical specifications and quality standards, addressing any concerns in collaboration with suppliers and internal teams to guarantee product compatibility.
• Manage the delivery of materials and plant to site professionally and efficiently by maintaining an informative draw-off schedule to ensure availability when required.
• Develop and execute procurement strategies aligned with overall company objectives.
• Prepare reports detailing procurement activities, cost savings, and supplier performance.
• Liaise with the commercial lead to ensure project expenditures remain within budget.
• Build, manage, and maintain strong working relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, and construction professionals, including site operatives.
• Ensure timely clearance of supplier invoices to maintain the company's standard of strong supplier relations.

What you will need to succeed:

• 3 years' recent experience, buying mechanical and/or electrical components.
• Experience in strategic buying i.e., contract negotiation, supplier sourcing and auditing.
• Demonstrable experience in producing high value cost reductions
• Ability to work on multiple projects working to strict deadlines.

Desirable:

• Experience in the M&E sector
  
  

For a confidential conversation on how Vickerstock can help support you with your next move, get in touch with our supply chain specialist Michael Irwin today!