Remote Metals Buyer (UK) – Sourcing & Growth

Vipa Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Corporate equipment

Excellent working conditions in a mult

Job summary

VIPA Group is seeking a Metals Buyer to support its Metals Division across the UK. The position is remote within the UK, with responsibilities including sourcing metal materials, establishing supplier contacts, and negotiating prices to optimize cost and supply reliability.

The role requires experience in procurement or metals, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the UK for supplier meetings and loadings control. We offer a competitive salary and multinational work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement or metals trading.
• Ability to develop relationships with current and potential partners.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Capable of multitasking and prioritizing projects.
• Willingness to travel within the UK for meetings and loadings control.

Responsibilities

• Buy material from suppliers.
• Research and identify new market opportunities in the local market.
• Contact potential suppliers via email or phone and set up meetings.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure attractive prices.
• Manage supplier relationships.
• Follow up on import/export operations.
• Analyze data to improve performance and growth.

Skills

Procurement

Supplier relationship

Communication

Multitasking

Travel within UK

Market research

Negotiation

Job description

VIPA Group is seeking a Metals Buyer to support its Metals Division across the UK. The position is remote within the UK, with responsibilities including sourcing metal materials, establishing supplier contacts, and negotiating prices to optimize cost and supply reliability.

The role requires experience in procurement or metals, strong communication, and the ability to travel within the UK for supplier meetings and loadings control. We offer a competitive salary and multinational work environment.