Procurement Manager at Alternativeheat

What We Do:

We provide fully integrated design, build, and operational solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating schemes, drawing on extensive experience delivering similar projects for public sector clients across the UK and Ireland. We take genuine pride in the long-standing relationships we have built, working closely with our clients as trusted partners and continuing to support them on their journey toward net zero.

Role Overview:

The Procurement Manager will lead and develop the organisation’s procurement and supply chain function for decarbonisation and offsite modular build projects based across NI and GB, ensuring the strategic sourcing of materials, equipment, and subcontract services to support business growth and project delivery.

This role will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies that optimise cost, quality, delivery performance, and supply chain resilience. You will work closely with senior leadership, project teams, finance, and engineering departments to ensure the efficient procurement of goods and services while maintaining strong supplier partnerships.

You will oversee the purchasing team and ensure procurement operations support both manufacturing and project delivery requirements across multiple regions.

Responsibilities

Procurement Strategy & Leadership

Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organisational and operational objectives.
Lead, develop and support the procurement team, setting clear responsibilities and performance objectives.
Review and improve procurement policies, procedures and systems to strengthen controls and efficiency.
Identify strategic sourcing opportunities to achieve cost savings and improve supply chain efficiency.
Drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency across the procurement function.

Supply Chain & Supplier Management

Identify, evaluate and develop strategic supplier relationships.
Lead supplier negotiations for major contracts and framework agreements.
Monitor supplier performance against KPIs, including cost, quality, lead times and delivery.
Implement supply chain risk management strategies to ensure continuity of supply.
Identify and onboard new suppliers to support business growth and innovation.

Commercial & Cost Management

Identify cost-saving opportunities and lead commercial negotiations.
Monitor procurement expenditure against project budgets and support forecasting.
Manage procurement budgets in line with commercial objectives.
Analyse procurement data and spending patterns to identify savings.
Work closely with commercial and finance teams to improve cost control.

Project & Operational Support

Ensure procurement activities support project schedules and manufacturing requirements.
Work with project managers, engineers and operations teams to forecast procurement needs.
Ensure timely procurement of materials and services for live projects.
Oversee purchase order processes and procurement system performance.

Systems, Reporting & Governance

Ensure procurement activities comply with internal policies, legislation and ethical sourcing standards.
Establish procurement KPIs and performance reporting for senior management.
Provide strategic reporting and supply chain insights to senior leadership.

Skills

Minimum of 5 years previous experience in a senior procurement role.
Proven experience managing a busy purchasing team, including the ability to lead, develop and motivate, to meet client requirements and meet company targets.
Effective managerial skills and in-depth knowledge of procurement processes & supply chain management and interpersonal style.
Proven skills in negotiation and supply chain interaction.
Ability to generate and manage workloads to achieve targets.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, capable of building and maintaining positive relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office i.e., Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook, with excellent attention to detail.
Fluency in written and spoken English is essential