Subcontract Buyer

Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK; Swinton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Subcontract Buyer to join their Elektron Finished Parts division. This role offers the opportunity to drive growth and deliver value in critical sectors such as Defence, Aerospace, and Automotive. You will oversee procurement and subcontractor management, ensuring quality and efficiency in fulfilling customer programmes. Join a team that values innovation and personal growth, where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you're ready to take on challenges and help revolutionize the supply of magnesium components, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Flexible Working

Supportive Environment

Opportunity for Personal Growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder programmes.
• Strong proficiency in procurement and customer relations.

Responsibilities

• Lead subcontractor network development to support growth.
• Ensure timely delivery of customer programmes and manage contracts.

Skills

Project Management

Customer Relations

Procurement

Interpersonal Skills

Microsoft Office 365

Engineering Drawing Interpretation

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity: Subcontract Buyer
Location: Manchester | Department: Sales & Marketing

Luxfer MEL Technologies (LMT), a long-established leader in the manufacturing and supply of highly engineered magnesium alloy materials, is expanding its team in the Elektron Finished Parts division. We're on the lookout for a driven, innovative, and results-oriented Subcontract Buyer to help us accelerate growth and deliver exceptional value across critical industries like Defence, Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Automotive, and more.

About the Role: Subcontract Buyer

As the Subcontract Buyer for Elektron Finished Parts, you’ll be at the wheel of delivering top-line growth and ensuring the timely and efficient fulfilment of customer programmes. Working with a dynamic team, you'll play a key role in driving the adoption of magnesium alloys in Aerospace, Automotive, and Industrial Applications, overseeing procurement and subcontractor management to deliver exceptional results.

What’s in it for You?

• A fulfilling role that gives you the chance to take ownership and make an impact in a growing division
• Competitive salary between £40-£50k plus benefits package (dependent on experience)
• A company culture that thrives on innovation and personal growth
• Work with an inspiring, dedicated team in a supportive environment
• Flexible Working

Your Main Responsibilities: Subcontract Buyer

• Lead the development of the subcontractor network to support the growth of EFP to $20m+ within 5 years
• Work with the Commercial team to evaluate and manage customer programmes
• Ensure timely and full delivery of accepted programmes
• Lead customer communications and keep projects on track
• Oversee subcontractor performance, ensuring quality and cost targets are met
• Manage contracts and mitigate risks by aligning them with customer contracts
• Provide leadership, drive innovation, and maintain high standards of quality and customer satisfaction

Essential Skills & Experience: Subcontract Buyer

• Proven experience managing multiple, complex, multi-stakeholder programmes
• Direct experience in external customer relations
• Expertise in project planning (Aerospace/Automotive experience preferred)
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and evaluate commercial contracts (desirable)
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
• Procurement expertise
• Excellent interpersonal & communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Magnesium alloy materials & enabling technologies knowledge is a plus

Personal Attributes We Value: Subcontract Buyer

• A Customer Centric mindset, always striving to exceed expectations
• Task-focused with the ability to manage delivery in a fast-paced, challenging environment
• Resilient with a positive approach even when things don’t go to plan
• Pro-active, self-motivated, and capable of using initiative to prioritize tasks
• Organised 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 put our Customer First, maintain Integrity in everything we do, and hold ourselves Accountable to our commitments. Our team thrives on Innovation, and we are committed to Personal Development and Teamwork. This is your opportunity to join an organisation that values each employee and encourages growth both personally and professionally.

If you're ready to take on a new challenge and help us revolutionise the supply of magnesium components across some of the most demanding industries, we want to hear from you!

Apply Now!
Be a part of our exciting growth journey at LMT and contribute to the future of magnesium alloys in cutting-edge industries.

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