Buyer - Aluminium Raw Material

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment partner in the UK is looking for a Buyer specializing in Aluminium and Tubes in Filton. You will be responsible for managing supplier relationships, leading projects, and overseeing contract negotiations in a collaborative aerospace environment. This role offers flexible working hours and a competitive pay structure.

Qualifications

• Experience in supplier management, particularly in aerospace materials.
• Proven project management skills within a multi-functional team.
• Strong background in contract negotiations and lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with key aluminium suppliers.
• Lead projects and manage budgets with senior stakeholders.
• Oversee 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.