Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes
Posted 1 week ago by Empresaria Group plc
Negotiable
Undetermined
Hybrid
Filton, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Strategic Buyer role focuses on managing international suppliers and developing material strategies, particularly for aluminium and extrusions, within the metals or manufacturing industry. The position requires solid experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying, and involves leading the procurement process and supplier relationship management. The role is based in Filton, Bristol, and offers a hybrid working arrangement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metal commodities.
- Lead the end-to-end demand management and procurement process (ConBid).
- Coordinate supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiations, and reviews.
- Contribute to cost-saving programs and support supplier performance improvement plans.
- Ensure accurate contract change management and data alignment in systems (e.g., SAP).
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier capability, contracts, and market conditions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders.
Key Skills:
- Experience in buying, supply chain, or procurement, ideally in metals or industrial sectors.
- Strong understanding of material specs and technical requirements, especially aluminium.
- Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders.
- Proficient in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
- Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and supplier engagement.
- Exposure to international supply base and cross-cultural working practices.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Filton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Strategic Buyer – Aluminium / Metals | Global Supply Chain
Location: Filton, Bristol (Hybrid)
Our client is seeking a Strategic Buyer with solid experience in supply chain, procurement, or buying , ideally within the metals or manufacturing industry . This role is focused on managing international suppliers and delivering material strategies, especially around aluminium and extrusions .
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic sourcing and supplier relationships for aluminium and metal commodities.
- Lead the end-to-end demand management and procurement process (ConBid) .
- Coordinate supplier selection, tendering, contract negotiations, and reviews .
- Contribute to cost-saving programs and support supplier performance improvement plans.
- Ensure accurate contract change management and data alignment in systems (e.g., SAP ).
- Identify and mitigate risks related to supplier capability, contracts, and market conditions.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and global stakeholders .
Skills (Essential):
- Experience in buying, supply chain, or procurement , ideally in metals or industrial sectors.
- Strong understanding of material specs and technical requirements , especially aluminium.
- Comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment with multiple stakeholders .
- Proficient in SAP or equivalent ERP systems.
- Skilled in contract management, negotiation, and supplier engagement .
- Exposure to international supply base and cross-cultural working practices.
Great opportunity to be part of a global supply team where you’ll have real impact on sourcing strategies, cost savings, and supplier performance in a technically challenging area. If you're interested we’d love to connect, please feel free to send your most recent CV to my email at kumaranM@empresaria.com