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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