Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

JR United Kingdom; Ipswich; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Strategic Buyer specializing in aluminium and metals for a hybrid role. Responsibilities include managing supplier relationships, leading procurement processes, and contributing to cost-saving strategies. This role requires strong negotiation skills and a technical understanding of material specifications in a fast-paced global supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying.
• Strong understanding of material specs and technical requirements, especially aluminium.
• Experience in metals or manufacturing industry preferred.

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

Supply chain

Procurement

Buying

Negotiation

Contract management

Tools

SAP

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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.

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