Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

JR United Kingdom; Hemel Hempstead; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Strategic Buyer specializing in aluminium and metals procurement within a global supply chain context. This hybrid role involves managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and contributing to significant cost-saving initiatives. The successful candidate will have solid experience in procurement or buying, particularly in the manufacturing or metals industries, and thrive in a fast-paced, complex environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, supply chain, or procurement, ideally in metals or industrial sectors.
• Strong understanding of material specs and technical requirements, especially aluminium.
• Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and supplier engagement.

Responsibilities

• Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metal commodities.
• Lead the demand management and procurement process.
• Coordinate supplier selection, tendering, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Supplier Relationship Management

Contract Negotiation

Procurement

Supply Chain Management

Risk Management

Tools

SAP

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hemel hempstead, 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]