Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

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

Job summary

A leading global company is looking for a Strategic Buyer specializing in aluminium and metals to join their dynamic supply chain team. The role involves managing suppliers, leading procurement processes, and contributing to cost-saving strategies in a complex environment. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong negotiation skills and a sound understanding of material specifications, particularly in the metals sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying, ideally in metals or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of material specs, particularly aluminium.
• Comfortable in fast-paced environments with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metals.
• Lead demand management and procurement process including tendering and negotiations.
• Drive cost-saving programs and supplier performance improvement.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Procurement

Supplier Engagement

Contract Management

Negotiation

SAP

Tools

SAP

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crawley, west sussex, United Kingdom

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

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.

If you're interested we’d love to connect, please feel free to send your most recent CV to my email at [emailprotected]