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  • Title:

    Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

  • Location:

    Filton

  • Salary:

    Up to £38.74 per hour

  • Contact:

    Emma Broderick

  • Contact email:

    ebroderick@belcan.com

  • Job ref:

    JO0000027387_1763129825

  • Published:

    1 day ago

  • Duration:

    7 Months +

  • Expiry date:

    2025-12-14

  • Startdate:

    ASAP Subject to BPSS Clearance

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