Buyer (Aluminium And Tubes)

Carbon 60; Filton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm is seeking a Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes) in Filton, United Kingdom. This contract role involves managing strategic suppliers and driving procurement strategy. Ideal candidates have procurement experience in aerospace and strong negotiation skills. Both PAYE and Umbrella rates are available for successful applicants.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement or supply chain professional, ideally within the aerospace industry.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and ability to negotiate favorable contract terms.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and ability to lead cross-functional initiatives.

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 skills

Project management

Communication

Knowledge of aluminium

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

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

Additional Details

As this is a contract role there are both PAYE and Umbrella rates available.

Application

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an updated CV and Shelby will be in touch.

Legal

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy