Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Erik og Kriss; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Erik og Kriss is seeking a Buyer for a 6-month contract in Bristol. The role involves managing strategic suppliers and overseeing procurement processes for multi-functional projects. Candidates should have strong project management skills and experience in aerospace supply chain management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers globally.
• Lead supplier selection processes, including Call for Tenders and contract negotiations.
• Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions.

Skills

Project Management

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

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Location: Filton

Department:Procurement - Metallic Materials & Parts (PMMA)

Employment Type: 6 Month contract

Reports To: CSG Leader Manager

Hourly Rate: £38.74p/h Umbrella Inside IR35

Job Purpose

The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of Multi-Functional Team (MFT) projects. This role also oversees the Aluminium ConBid process, a critical function in managing Airbus's global aluminium supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Strategy

• Manage strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers globally.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Lead supplier selection processes, including Call for Tenders and contract negotiations.
• Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance assessments.
  
  

Project Management (MFT)

• Lead or support MFT projects, ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality.
• Contribute to the deployment of commodity strategies aligned with Airbus procurement policies.
• Identify cost improvement opportunities and support company-wide initiatives (e.g., MOVE, A350XWB RC2020+, A330).
• Supervise and support Transfer of Work (ToW) activities.
• Manage supplier-related risks and define mitigation strategies.
  
  

Contract & Commercial Management

• Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions.
• Ensure consistency between contracts and Airbus systems (e.g., SAP).
• Lead contract reviews and support supplier development initiatives.
  
  

ConBid & Enablement

• Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimization, and change request analysis.
• Ensure subcontractors are enabled to procure under Airbus terms using the Enablement process.
• Identify and mitigate potential contractual breaches.
  
  

Key Outputs

• Supplier selection reports and tender documentation.
• Project plans, reviews, and meeting minutes.
• Validated contracts and commercial agreements.
• Senior Management Review (SMR) documentation.
• Business cases and reports for savings initiatives.
  
  

Key Dimensions

• Operating Budget: Approx. $50M USD (2024 contractual obligations)
• Supply Base:>2 global suppliers
  
  

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
• Strong project management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of contract law and procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex supplier relationships.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Purchasing and Supply Chain

• Industries

  Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

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