Strategic Purchasing Manager - Materials & Supply Chain

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge is seeking a commercially strong Purchasing Manager to take ownership of the procurement function, securing materials and services at the right price and quality.

You will develop sourcing strategies aligned with projects, manage supplier performance, lead negotiations, and work with Commercial, Finance, Production and Project teams to balance cost, risk and delivery, supporting continuous improvement across the MRP system.

Qualifications

• Experience in strategic procurement and sourcing
• Strong negotiation and supplier management skills
• Ability to use market data to drive purchasing decisions

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement function to source materials cost-effectively
• Develop and implement purchasing strategies aligned with production needs
• Manage supplier performance, risks and stockholding
• Oversee MRP processes and provide cost-savings reporting

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationships

Negotiation

Market intelligence

Strategic thinking

Stakeholder management

Job description

Alternative Heat Ltd in Banbridge is seeking a commercially strong Purchasing Manager to take ownership of the procurement function, securing materials and services at the right price and quality.

You will develop sourcing strategies aligned with projects, manage supplier performance, lead negotiations, and work with Commercial, Finance, Production and Project teams to balance cost, risk and delivery, supporting continuous improvement across the MRP system.