Buyer - Aluminium Raw Material

Airbus S.A.S.; Filton; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace company is seeking a Buyer specializing in Aluminium and Tubes to manage supplier relationships and drive cost improvements. Responsibilities include contract negotiation, project leadership, and risk management while fostering a collaborative team environment. The ideal candidate will have experience in supply chain management and a technical understanding of materials. This position offers flexible hours and an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Opportunities for professional development

Flexible hours

Inclusive culture

Qualifications

• Experience in buying, supply chain, or contract management within large-scale manufacturing.
• Technical understanding of materials, especially aluminium and metal parts.
• Proven ability to interpret specifications and work with international suppliers.
• Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• A collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key aluminium suppliers.
• Lead and deliver projects within a Multi-Functional Team environment.
• Oversee the full contract lifecycle from tendering to negotiation.
• Support the deployment of commodity strategies.
• Identify and mitigate supplier risks for business continuity.
• Manage the end-to-end Aluminium ConBid process.
• Participate in regular supplier reviews and support development initiatives.

Skills

Supplier Management

Project Leadership

Contract Negotiation

Strategic Sourcing

Risk Management

Process Optimisation

Continuous Improvement

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.
• Strategic Sourcing: Support the deployment of commodity strategies, leveraging market intelligence and contributing to company-wide cost improvement initiatives.
• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate supplier risks, ensuring business continuity and compliance with Airbus policies.
• Process Optimisation: Manage the end-to-end Aluminium ConBid process, continuously monitoring demand, optimising allocation, and driving savings.
• Continuous Improvement: Participate in regular supplier reviews and support development initiatives to enhance performance and achieve cost, quality, and delivery targets.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in buying, supply chain, or contract management within large-scale manufacturing (ideally metals, aviation, or automation).
• Technical understanding of materials, especially aluminium and metal parts.
• Proven ability to interpret specifications and work with international suppliers.
• Comfortable navigating complex stakeholder environments.
• SAP experience is highly desirable.
• A collaborative mindset and a drive for continuous improvement.

Why Join Us

• Growth: Develop your expertise in a dynamic, global environment with opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a balanced work pattern with flexible hours and hybrid working after onboarding.
• Inclusive Culture: We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive.

The Application Process

• Two-stage interview: First stage virtual, second stage onsite.

Ready to take your career to new heights? Apply today and join a team where your skills make a real difference