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    Mechanical/Electrical Materials Buyer - United Kingdom - Alternative Heat Ltd

    Alternative Heat Ltd
    Alternative Heat Ltd United Kingdom

    2 weeks ago

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    Mechanical/Electrical Materials Buyer

    Application Deadline: 22 May 2024

    Department: Purchasing

    Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

    Location: Birmingham

    Reporting To: Purchasing Manager

    Description

    The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK's Building Services providers. We design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Ireland.

    Alternative Heat specialises in the design, supply and installation of a wide range of Pre-Fabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Ireland. We also offer turnkey design, build & operate solutions for commercial energy centers and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public body's throughout Ireland & UK.

    We are currently looking to fill the role of Commercial Buyer to support our growing Purchasing Team in our new Birmingham office. This post is a permanent contract and offers an amazing opportunity for a candidate who wants to gain experience with a progressive and dynamic company to further their career.

    | Job Title | Mechanical / Electrical Materials Buyer
    | Location | Solihull, Birmingham.
    | Hours | 38 hrs per week; 8.00am to 5pm Mon to Thu, 8am to 3pm Friday.
    | Salary | Competitive depending on experience
    | Responsible to | Purchasing Manager

    Job summary:

    We have an excellent opportunity for a commercial buyer to assist in the procurement of all Mechanical & Electrical material for many live projects. You will work closely with various departments in ensuring the smooth transition of all material ordering from Technical Submittal to full Procurement and through to final stages of invoicing.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Negotiate the best possible rates for Mechanical & Electrical plant and materials with key suppliers to stay within the budgetary requirement and procure such materials
    • Manage the delivery of Mechanical & Electrical material 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
    • 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.
    • Build, manage & maintain relationships with clients, suppliers, contractors, other construction professionals including site operatives.
    • Report to the Procurement Manager and company directors as required.
    • Work to follow the robust processes/controls already in place to increase efficiency and improve performance.
    • Ensure a safe working environment abiding by all necessary H&S requirements and legislation.
    • Any other duties required to fulfil the requirements of the position.

    Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

    Essential Criteria:

    • Experience in a construction or M&E environment & demonstrable experience of material ordering
    • Minimum 3-5 years' experience in a purchasing / materials buyer role.
    • Strong experience and excellent working knowledge of M&E materials and components.
    • 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 quality work on time within budget and with minimal supervision.
    • Previous experience in a procurement role

    Desirable Criteria:

    • Management of large scale Mechanical & Electrical material ordering including drawing off materials in batches to meet project programmes.

    Benefits

    • Full in-house training and career development opportunities
    • Competitive pension scheme
    • Life assurance scheme
    • Health cash plan
    • Free annual health check during working hours
    • 30 days annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
    • Social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Health and Wellbeing committee.
    • Secure, free onsite parking
    • Free Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
    • Friendly and supportive working environment
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