Electrical Technical Buyer

Kane Group are an established, and successful multi-disciplinary building-services solution contractor, with our Head Office based in Banbridge, Northern Ireland.

We're an innovative, forward-thinking company with continued steady growth serving residential, hospitality, education, commercial and healthcare sectors with offices in Northern Ireland, London, Birmingham, Glasgow and the Republic of Ireland.

We are actively seeking energetic and diligent Technical Buyer to join our highly skilled team in Birmingham.

You will play a key role in the procurement of electrical technical plant and materials selection and buying for all live jobs, assisting and reporting to the senior electrical buyer & Head of Technical Procurement. You will work closely with our Procurement, Design, Operations and Accounts teams in ensuring the smooth transition of all technical orders from requesting and reviewing quotes to issuing and gaining approval of Technical Submittals, keeping budgets updated and the wider group on progress of the technical buying through trackers and progress meetings.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse & establish cost parameters against budgets for purchases
• Create and maintain good relationships with manufactures/suppliers
• Make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment
• Maintain records of purchases, pricing library, and other important data
• Review and analyse all vendors/suppliers, supply, and price options when required
• Pull together Technical Submissions
• Update the wider team through trackers and other technical documents and supplier documents.
• Ensure that the products are delivered on time
• Maintain and update a list of suppliers, delivery times, and mitigate against delays
• Work with team members and Senior Buyer to complete duties as needed
• Attend Project Meetings when required

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• Industry qualification or at least 2 years’ experience in a technical role
• Minimum GCSEs in English and Maths (grades A–C or equivalent)

Abilities and Skills
Essential

• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel)
• Strong negotiation skills, with the ability to establish and close deals
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities; able to meet deadlines
• Effective time management and ability to manage workload independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Accurate, precise, and detail-oriented
• Able to work effectively with management and staff at all levels
• Goal-oriented and a collaborative team player
• · Knowledge of current and relevant electrical regulations

Benefits

• Cash Health Plan to include Employee Assistance Programme
• 4 x Salary Death in Service cover
• Auto Enrolment Company Pension scheme (Salary Sacrifice)
• Company Sick Pay Scheme, which is available upon successful completion of probation, and increases with service
• Enhanced maternity & paternity benefits
• Paid professional subscriptions
• Variety of employee discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Corporate Gym discount for Kane employees
• Branded clothing
• Active Social and Wellbeing Committees
• Annual Health Checks
• Awards for long service
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Training and development opportunities

Kane is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.