Senior Buyer (Top Company)

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 Manage 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. Liase with commercial lead to ensure project expenditure is line with budgetary allowance. Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, other construction professionals inc site operatives. Work to ensure all supplier invoices are cleared for payment in a timely manner to maintain the high-level of positive supplier relations expected by the company. Perform daily, weekly and monthly checks to ensure all paperwork is up to date, all sites are being efficiently serviced and efficiency remains at the expected high level. Report to the Procurement Manager daily and 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 cost reduction strategies. Extensive and demonstrable experience of the management of 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 your work. Enthusiastic adopter/user of IT systems, with proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Microsoft Excel. Excellent negotiating skills. Ability to work under pressure and cope with a varied portfolio of work, progressing with reduced supervision. Proven record of delivering on-time quality work within budget and with minimal supervision. Have had many experiences with Vanrath over the past few years. Most recently assisted by Jordan who I found to be persistent and will work hard on your behalf if any opportunities come up that he thinks may suit your skillset. Recommend. I would recommend Vanrath if you are looking for a change in career. Dan did a great job of keeping me up to date with the latest potential roles in my chosen field. He was able to find a suitable role to suit my skillset, and kept me constantly informed of the latest developments. Excellent service. When looking for a new role I approached many agencies but found Vanrath to be the most helpful and professional. I had actually applied for a different role but was contacted by Jamie about another opportunity that he believed would suit me. Within a few days, I had my interview and secured the role. Jamie was very helpful and supportive throughout the process and I would thoroughly recommend using Vanrath if you are looking for a new career. Skills: Buyer Senior Buyer Procurement Purchasing Officer Purchaser purchasing Specialist Benefits: Additional Benefits

Location: Newtownabbey, GB

Posted Date: 6/17/2025