Buyer /Supply Chain Manager - iO Associates : Job Details

Position: Buyer/Supply Chain Manager

Pay rate: £38.74 p/h inside IR35.

location: Bristol

Role Type: contract until Dec 2025 with Extension

Position: Hybrid

iO Associates seeks a Buyer - Aluminium (Extrusions) for the Bristol site. Join a global aerospace leader specializing in commercial and military aircraft, helicopters, defense, and space sectors. This role offers a chance to contribute to innovative projects within a dynamic team shaping the future of aviation and space systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage aluminium extrusion suppliers and ensure on-time, cost-effective delivery.
• Lead MFT projects, contract negotiations, and supplier selection via tender processes.
• Oversee the Aluminium ConBid process and enablement activities.
• Support cost-reduction initiatives, risk management, and performance improvements.
• Ensure contract compliance and alignment with SAP and Company procurement policy.

Skills

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management
• Solid understanding of supply chain and procurement processes
• Proficiency with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Ability to manage multiple complex projects effectively

If you're a proactive, commercially minded professional looking to take the next step in your procurement career, this could be the ideal role for you.

?? Apply today - applicants must have the right to work in the UK.