Supply Chain Development Manager

Description

Team Overview

The Commercial department is central to ensuring the financial viability and contractual success of our projects. Responsible for cost management, procurement, valuations, and contract administration, the team works closely with project managers, quantity surveyors, and clients to monitor budgets, mitigate risk, and maximise value throughout the project lifecycle. Their expertise ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with contractual obligations — safeguarding both client satisfaction and company profitability.

Role Overview

We are looking for a Supply Chain Development Manager to focus on our Framework based Offsite Fabrication Project’s.

Job Title | Supply Chain Development Manager

Location | Banbridge, Head Office

Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to | Head of Commercial

What You'll be Doing

Lead supply chain development for major projects by strengthening supplier resilience and reducing reliance on single vendors. This involves analysing current supplier performance and risks, identifying and qualifying alternative suppliers across regions, and building multi-sourcing strategies. The role also includes negotiating contracts, evaluating global manufacturing options, maintaining strong supplier relationships, ensuring regulatory compliance, and developing risk assessments and contingency plans.

About Alternative Heat

With over 20 years of experience within the Commercial Offsite Fabrication industry, Alternative Heat have established themselves as a market leader in this sector.

Located centrally between Dublin and Belfast our 8.5 acre Head Office and fabrication facilities, which are fully equipped with overhead cranes and 8,000m² of workshop floor area, provide an ideal factory construction environment which is reflected in the high quality solutions we offer.

We employ a strong team of design engineers, CAD technicians, contracts managers and skilled trades personnel who utilise their vast industry experience to assist in the design, fabrication and delivery of our bespoke MEP solutions, which we supply throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe.