Senior Buyer (Mechanical or Electrical)

JR United Kingdom; Newtownabbey; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Newtownabbey is seeking a Senior Buyer to manage procurement of Mechanical and Electrical materials. This permanent role offers advancement opportunities as the company expands. Responsibilities include negotiating with suppliers, maintaining budget compliance, and ensuring quality standards in all purchased components.

Benefits

Health cash plan

Qualifications

• 3 years' experience buying mechanical and/or electrical components.
• Experience in strategic buying and contract negotiation.
• Proven track record in cost reductions.

Responsibilities

• Source, negotiate, and procure mechanical and electrical components.
• Manage delivery schedules to maintain site availability.
• Prepare reports on procurement activities and supplier performance.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Management

Cost Reduction

Strategic Buying

Deadline Management

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newtownabbey, United Kingdom

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Posted:

31.05.2025

Expiry Date:

15.07.2025

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Job Description:

Vickerstock are working in partnership with a growing and very successful construction business business 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:

• Health cash plan.

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.
• 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!