Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

Location: Filton (Hybrid - approx. 60% onsite after initial onboarding)
Contract: Until 30/06/2026 (with strong likelihood of extension)
Clearance: BPSS+ clearance completed by the client
Rate: £38.74 per hour Umbrella / £28.95 per hour PAYE
Hours: 35 hours per week (4.5 days, flexible between 7am - 7pm)

About the Role

Our Client is seeking an experienced Buyer to manage strategic aluminium (extrusions and tubes) suppliers and deliver projects within a multi-functional team (MFT) environment. This role is critical to ensuring timely, cost-effective, and quality delivery of procurement projects, while supporting the deployment of commodity strategies and cost improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage strategic aluminium suppliers and lead end-to-end procurement processes.
• Deliver MFT projects on time, cost, and quality targets.
• Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring and allocation optimization.
• Lead supplier selection through tender processes and negotiate contracts.
• Conduct supplier performance reviews and support development initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms and internal systems (SAP).
• Contribute to cost improvement programs and risk mitigation strategies.

Experience

• Proven experience in buying or supply chain management within large-scale manufacturing or aerospace sectors.
• Strong technical knowledge of aluminium, metals, and material specifications.
• Experience working with international suppliers and managing complex stakeholder environments.
• Proficiency in SAP and contract management.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications and drive supplier performance.

If you think this could be a new and exciting career opportunity for you and you would like to learn more or just for an initial, no-obligation conversation please contact me on 07732 694 243 or you can apply directly by following the Easy Apply link and I will contact you as soon as I receive your contact details.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan

Aluminium, Tubes, SAP, Supply Chain