Buyer - Aluminium and Tubes

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