Strategic Purchasing Lead — Materials & Supply Chain

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement function at the Banbridge head office. You will develop strategies to source materials cost-effectively, build relationships with mills and suppliers, and manage stock and risk to support production targets.

You will work closely with the Head of Commercial and cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available at the right price, quality and time, while driving improvements in processes and the MRP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in leading procurement and purchasing for manufacturing projects.
• Ability to build strong supplier relationships and negotiate favorable terms.
• Use of market intelligence to drive cost savings and value.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement to source materials cost-effectively and on-time.
• Develop purchasing strategies aligned with production needs.
• Negotiate with mills and suppliers and manage supplier performance.
• Oversee stockholding, inventory strategy, and risk management.
• Monitor market trends, tariffs and currency movements affecting costs.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relations

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Tools

MRP system

Job description

Alternative Heat Ltd. is seeking a Purchasing Manager to lead the procurement function at the Banbridge head office. You will develop strategies to source materials cost-effectively, build relationships with mills and suppliers, and manage stock and risk to support production targets.

You will work closely with the Head of Commercial and cross-functional teams to ensure materials are available at the right price, quality and time, while driving improvements in processes and the MRP system.