Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Belcan; England; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering and technical services firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Buyer for aluminium and tubes. This hybrid role involves managing strategic suppliers, leading procurement processes, and ensuring project delivery within a multi-functional team. Candidates should have strong procurement experience, particularly in aerospace, and proficiency with SAP. The position is expected to offer flexible working and a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in buying or supply chain management, preferably in aerospace.
• Strong technical knowledge of aluminium and material specifications.
• Experience with international suppliers and complex stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium suppliers and lead end-to-end procurement processes.
• Deliver MFT projects on time, cost, and quality.
• Oversee Aluminium ConBid process for demand monitoring.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract negotiation

Supplier performance management

Technical knowledge of aluminium

Tools

SAP

Job description

Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Location: Filton (Hybrid - approx. 60% onsite after initial onboarding)
Contract: Until 30/06/2026 (with strong likelihood of extension)
Clearance: BPSS+ clearance completed by the client
Rate: 38.74 per hour Umbrella / 28.95 per hour PAYE
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm)

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage strategic aluminium (extrusions and tubes) suppliers and deliver projects within a multi-functional team (MFT) environment. This role is critical to ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of procurement projects, while supporting the deployment of commodity strategies and cost improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium suppliers and lead end-to-end procurement processes.
• Deliver MFT projects on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring and allocation optimization.
• Lead supplier selection through tender processes and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and support development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and internal systems (SAP).
• Contribute to cost improvement programs and risk mitigation strategies.

Experience

• Proven experience in buying or supply chain management within large-scale manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of aluminium, metals, and material specifications.
• Experience working with international suppliers and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in SAP and contract management.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drive supplier performance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on (phone number removed) or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan