Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

JR United Kingdom; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Strategic Buyer focused on aluminium and metals within their global supply chain team. This role requires expertise in procurement processes and managing supplier relationships, offering a significant impact on sourcing strategies and cost savings. Candidates should have solid experience in supply chain management, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying in metals or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of aluminium material specifications.
• Proficient in contract management and negotiation.

Responsibilities

• Manage sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metal commodities.
• Lead procurement processes including supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Contribute to cost-saving programs and mitigate supplier-related risks.

Skills

Supply chain

Procurement

Contract management

Negotiation

Supplier engagement

Material specs

Tools

SAP

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Strategic Buyer – Aluminium / Metals | Global Supply Chain

Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid)

Our client is seeking a Strategic Buyer with solid experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying, ideally within the metals or manufacturing industry. This role is focused on managing international suppliers and delivering material strategies, especially around aluminium and extrusions.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metal commodities.
• Lead the end-to-end demand management and procurement process (ConBid).
• Coordinate supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiations, and reviews.
• Contribute to cost-saving programs and support supplier performance improvement plans.
• Ensure accurate contract change management and data alignment in systems (e.g., SAP).
• Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier capability, contracts, and market conditions.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
• Experience in buying, supply chain, or procurement, ideally in metals or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of material specs and technical requirements, especially aluminium.
• Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
• Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and supplier engagement.
• Exposure to international supply base and cross-cultural working practices.

Great opportunity to be part of a global supply team where you’ll have real impact on sourcing strategies, cost savings, and supplier performance in a technically challenging area.

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