Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes)

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech; Bristol; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Filton, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes) to manage strategic supplier relationships and oversee the aluminium supply chain. The role encompasses driving procurement strategy, managing contracts, and identifying cost-saving opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in procurement, particularly in the aerospace industry, and excellent negotiation skills. This position is contracted until the end of June 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement or supply chain professional, ideally within the aerospace industry.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and the ability to negotiate favourable contract terms.
• Good knowledge of aluminium and tubes.

Responsibilities

• Managing strategic aluminium suppliers and associated projects.
• Driving the company's aluminium procurement strategy and policy.
• Coordinating supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Enabling and managing the aluminium demand allocation process.
• Identifying and implementing cost improvement opportunities.

Skills

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation

Project management

Communication

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an experienced procurement professional with a passion for managing strategic supplier relationships? Our client is seeking a talented Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes) to join their dynamic team in Filton, United Kingdom. This position is a contract position until end of June 2026 with probable extension.

As the Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes), you will be responsible for the end-to-end management of the company's aluminium supply chain. This includes overseeing key supplier relationships, leading project initiatives, and ensuring the successful delivery of cost-saving programmes.

Your primary duties will involve :

• Managing strategic aluminium (extrusions) suppliers and associated projects
• Driving the company's aluminium procurement strategy and policy
• Coordinating supplier selection and contract negotiations
• Enabling and managing the aluminium demand allocation process
• Identifying and implementing cost improvement opportunities

To excel in this role, you will need :

• Proven experience as a procurement or supply chain professional, ideally within the aerospace industry
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and the ability to negotiate favourable contract terms
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and the ability to lead cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities
• Good knowledge of aluminium, tube...