Automation-Jobs in Großbritannien

Location: Filton (60% onsite after initial onboarding)

Hours: 35 per week, flexible working (4.5 days, between 7am-7pm)

Pay: £28.95/hr (PAYE) or £38.74/hr (Umbrella)

Security Clearance: BPSS+ (completed by Airbus Security)

IR35: Inside

Travel: Occasional

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Impact: Play a vital role in the success of Airbus's supply chain, contributing to major programmes and innovation in aerospace.
• 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.

• 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.