Strategic Aluminium & Tubes Buyer — Contract

Carbon60 - Eng&Tech Careers; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes) to manage key supplier relationships and oversee the aluminium supply chain. This contract position includes responsibilities such as coordinating supplier selection, driving procurement strategy, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a procurement or supply chain professional, ideally within the aerospace industry.
• Strong supplier relationship management skills and the ability to negotiate favourable contract terms.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Managing strategic aluminium (extrusions) suppliers and associated projects.
• Driving the company's aluminium procurement strategy and policy.
• Coordinating supplier selection and contract negotiations.
• Enabling and managing the aluminium demand allocation process.
• Identifying and implementing cost improvement opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Supplier relationship management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

A leading procurement firm in Bristol is seeking an experienced Buyer (Aluminium and Tubes) to manage key supplier relationships and oversee the aluminium supply chain. This contract position includes responsibilities such as coordinating supplier selection, driving procurement strategy, and implementing cost-saving initiatives. The ideal candidate has strong procurement experience and excellent negotiation skills.