Buyer - Aluminium Raw Material

Guidant Global Careers; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner is seeking a Buyer specializing in Aluminium and Tubes to join a collaborative team in Filton. The successful candidate will manage key suppliers and lead project delivery within the aerospace sector, enhancing supply and cost efficiencies. This position offers flexible working hours and requires experience in supplier management and contract negotiation.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier relationship management.
• Proven track record in leading projects within a team.
• Strong negotiation skills in contracts and agreements.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Lead projects within a Multi-Functional Team environment.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle from tendering to ongoing review.

Skills

Supplier Management

Project Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Job description

Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Location : Filton (60% onsite after initial onboarding)

Hours : 35 per week, flexible working (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)

Pay : £28.95 / hr (PAYE) or £38.74 / hr (Umbrella)

Security Clearance : BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

IR35 : Inside

Travel : Occasional

About the Opportunity

At Guidant Global, we're proud to partner with Airbus to offer an exciting opportunity for a Buyer specialising in Aluminium and Tubes. This is your chance to join a collaborative, forward-thinking team, working at the heart of the aerospace industry. You'll play a key role in managing strategic suppliers, driving cost improvements, and ensuring the seamless supply of critical materials.

What You'll Be Doing

• Supplier Management : Build and maintain strong relationships with key aluminium suppliers worldwide, ensuring the highest standards of quality, cost, and delivery.
• Project Leadership : Lead and deliver projects within a Multi-Functional Team (MFT) environment, managing timelines, budgets, and reporting to senior stakeholders.
• Contract Negotiation : Oversee the full contract lifecycle, from tendering and selection to negotiation, validation, and ongoing review.