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  • Title:

    Buyer

  • Location:

    Filton

  • Salary:

    Up to £38.74 per hour

  • Contact:

    Billy Abbott

  • Contact email:

    babbott@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000026889_1748963161

  • Published:

    10 days ago

  • Duration:

    6 Months

  • Expiry date:

    2025-07-03

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

Location: Filton
Department: Procurement - Metallic Materials & Parts (PMMA)
Employment Type: 6 Month contract
Reports To: CSG Leader Manager

Hourly Rate: £38.74p/h Umbrella Inside IR35

Job Purpose

The Strategic Procurement Manager is responsible for the end-to-end management of strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers, ensuring timely, cost-effective, and high-quality delivery of Multi-Functional Team (MFT) projects. This role also oversees the Aluminium ConBid process, a critical function in managing Airbus's global aluminium supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Supplier Management & Strategy

  • Manage strategic aluminium extrusion suppliers globally.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers and internal stakeholders.
  • Lead supplier selection processes, including Call for Tenders and contract negotiations.
  • Conduct regular supplier reviews and performance assessments.

Project Management (MFT)

  • Lead or support MFT projects, ensuring delivery on time, cost, and quality.
  • Contribute to the deployment of commodity strategies aligned with Airbus procurement policies.
  • Identify cost improvement opportunities and support company-wide initiatives (e.g., MOVE, A350XWB RC2020+, A330).
  • Supervise and support Transfer of Work (ToW) activities.
  • Manage supplier-related risks and define mitigation strategies.

Contract & Commercial Management

  • Negotiate and manage contract terms and conditions.
  • Ensure consistency between contracts and Airbus systems (e.g., SAP).
  • Lead contract reviews and support supplier development initiatives.

ConBid & Enablement

  • Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimization, and change request analysis.
  • Ensure subcontractors are enabled to procure under Airbus terms using the Enablement process.
  • Identify and mitigate potential contractual breaches.

Key Outputs

  • Supplier selection reports and tender documentation.
  • Project plans, reviews, and meeting minutes.
  • Validated contracts and commercial agreements.
  • Senior Management Review (SMR) documentation.
  • Business cases and reports for savings initiatives.

Key Dimensions

  • Operating Budget: Approx. $50M USD (2024 contractual obligations)
  • Supply Base: >2 global suppliers

Required Skills & Qualifications

  • Proven experience in strategic procurement or supply chain management, preferably in aerospace or manufacturing.
  • Strong project management and negotiation skills.
  • Knowledge of contract law and procurement systems (e.g., SAP).
  • Ability to manage cross-functional teams and complex supplier relationships.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

This vacancy is being advertised by Belcan