Subcontract Buyer

TN United Kingdom; Swinton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Subcontract Buyer to drive growth in its Elektron Finished Parts division. This role offers the chance to lead subcontractor management, ensuring timely program fulfillment across various demanding sectors, including Aerospace and Automotive. You'll work within a supportive team environment that values innovation and personal development, while also enjoying flexible working arrangements. If you're a proactive and organized individual with a customer-centric mindset, this opportunity to revolutionize magnesium component supply is perfect for you.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Supportive team environment

Culture fostering innovation

Ownership and impact in a growing division

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the subcontractor network to support growth.
• Manage customer communications and keep projects on track.

Skills

Project planning

External customer relations

Procurement expertise

Interpreting engineering drawings

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

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Exciting Career Opportunity: Subcontract Buyer

Location: Manchester | Department: Sales & Marketing

Luxfer MEL Technologies (LMT), a long-established leader in manufacturing and supplying highly engineered magnesium alloy materials, is expanding its Elektron Finished Parts division.

We are seeking a driven, innovative, and results-oriented Subcontract Buyer to help us accelerate growth and deliver exceptional value across industries such as Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and more.

About the Role: Subcontract Buyer

As the Subcontract Buyer for Elektron Finished Parts, you will be responsible for delivering top-line growth and ensuring the timely and efficient fulfillment of customer programs. You will work with a dynamic team to drive the adoption of magnesium alloys in Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial applications, overseeing procurement and subcontractor management to achieve outstanding results.

What’s in it for You?

• A fulfilling role with ownership and impact in a growing division
• Competitive salary between £40-£50k plus benefits (dependent on experience)
• A culture that fosters innovation and personal growth
• Supportive, inspiring team environment
• Flexible working arrangements

Main Responsibilities

• Lead the development of the subcontractor network to support growth to $20m+ within 5 years
• Collaborate with the Commercial team to evaluate and manage customer programs
• Ensure timely and complete delivery of programs
• Manage customer communications and keep projects on track
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring quality and cost targets are met
• Manage contracts and mitigate risks aligned with customer contracts
• Provide leadership, drive innovation, and uphold high standards of quality and customer satisfaction

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programs
• External customer relations expertise
• Project planning skills (Aerospace/Automotive experience preferred)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and evaluate contracts (desirable)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Procurement expertise
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders
• Knowledge of magnesium alloy materials and enabling technologies is a plus

Personal Attributes We Value

• Customer-centric mindset, exceeding expectations
• Task-focused, capable of managing delivery in a fast-paced environment
• Resilient with a positive attitude
• Proactive, self-motivated, and resourceful
• Organized with exceptional attention to detail
• Committed to LMT’s core values: Customer First, Integrity, Accountability, Innovation, Personal Development, and Teamwork

Why LMT?

At LMT, we prioritize our customers, uphold integrity, and are committed to accountability. Our team thrives on innovation and personal development, and we encourage growth both professionally and personally.

This is an excellent opportunity to join an organization that values its employees and fosters growth. If you're ready for a new challenge and want to help revolutionize magnesium component supply across demanding industries, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!

Join our exciting growth journey at LMT and contribute to the future of magnesium alloys in cutting-edge industries.

As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants meeting the minimum criteria will be offered an interview. If you wish to be considered under our Guaranteed Interview Scheme, please state this explicitly in your CV or cover letter.

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