Buyer (Aluminium & Tubes)
Posted 1 week ago by 1749020359
£39 Per hour
Inside
Hybrid
Filton
Summary: The Buyer (Aluminium & Pipes) role is a contract position within a leading aerospace organization, focusing on managing strategic relationships and overseeing contract management in the procurement of aluminium and pipes. The position requires strong knowledge of complex supply chains and aims to drive performance across an international supplier base. This hybrid role is set to last until the end of 2025 and is classified as inside IR35.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage strategic aluminium (extrusion) suppliers across a global supply base
- Lead or support multi-functional project teams, ensuring delivery across time, cost, and quality
- Run full-cycle contract management including supplier selection, tender processes, negotiations, and change control
- Oversee the end-to-end Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimisation, and risk mitigation
- Act as a key link between engineering, commercial, and procurement teams
- Conduct supplier reviews and participate in development plans to drive performance and efficiency
Key Skills:
- Background in buying or supply chain management, ideally within a complex or engineering-led environment
- Strong technical understanding of aluminium, metals, or materials, with confidence in reading and interpreting specifications
- Experience working with international suppliers and navigating global procurement challenges
- Proficient in SAP, particularly in managing supplier or procurement data
- Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across complex organisational structures
- Solid contract management experience, including tendering, negotiations, and compliance
Salary (Rate): £38.74 per hour
City: Filton
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Buyer (Aluminium & Pipes)
Initial Contract until 31/12/2025
Filton (Hybrid)
Inside IR35
£38.74 Per Hour
Yolk recruitment are working with a leading aerospace organisation looking to bring in an experienced Buyer with strong knowledge of aluminium, extrusions, and complex supply chains. This is a high-impact role managing strategic relationships, overseeing contract management, and driving performance across an international supplier base.
Key Responsibilities:
Manage strategic aluminium (extrusion) suppliers across a global supply base
Lead or support multi-functional project teams, ensuring delivery across time, cost, and quality
Run full-cycle contract management including supplier selection, tender processes, negotiations, and change control
Oversee the end-to-end Aluminium ConBid process, including demand monitoring, allocation optimisation, and risk mitigation
Act as a key link between engineering, commercial, and procurement teams
Conduct supplier reviews and participate in development plans to drive performance and efficiency
Essential Experience Required:
Background in buying or supply chain management, ideally within a complex or engineering-led environment
Strong technical understanding of aluminium, metals, or materials, with confidence in reading and interpreting specifications
Experience working with international suppliers and navigating global procurement challenges
Proficient in SAP, particularly in managing supplier or procurement data
Comfortable managing multiple stakeholders across complex organisational structures
Solid contract management experience, including tendering, negotiations, and compliance
If you're a buyer with technical material knowledge and experience in global procurement, this role offers a real opportunity to make a strategic impact within a well-established aerospace team.