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Raw Materials Buyer
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Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)
Hours of work :30 Monday to Thursday. Friday 8:15am - 16:00 (37 hours)
Independent Forgings and Alloys Ltd (IFA) are continuing to invest and grow, and we are looking to add to our Procurement team.
Over the last few years, we have invested in the business and have successfully doubled our turnover. We are looking to continue this growth and are looking to for the right people to help us join our team.
We are seeking an experienced and commercially astute Raw Materials Buyer to source, negotiate, and secure high-quality raw materials essential to our forging operations - including metal billets, ingots and bar stock. You will play a key role in ensuring continuity of supply, cost competitiveness, and adherence to technical specifications. Working closely with Commercial, Quality Engineering, Inventory Control and Planning, you will help maintain optimal inventory levels and support smooth, efficient operational performance.
Main duties of the role include:
- Procurement & Sourcing - Source and purchase forging-grade metals, develop an effective sourcing strategy, evaluate and audit suppliers, and monitor global metal markets to maintain quality, reliability, and competitive pricing.
- Negotiation & Contract Management – Negotiate pricing, payment terms, deliveries and long-term supply agreements; ensure contracts meet technical and certification requirements; and issue purchase orders while maintaining accurate procurement records.
- Technical & Quality Alignment – Collaborate with Quality and Production to ensure materials meet forging specifications, review mill certifications and MTRs, and resolve any material-related issues promptly.
- Inventory & Supply Continuity – Work with Planning, Production, and Commercial teams to maintain inventory, mitigate supply risks, and coordinate efficient inbound deliveries.
- Cost & Performance Analysis – Monitor procurement KPIs, analyse cost drivers, and support budgeting and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Compliance & Documentation – Ensure compliance with industry standards, maintain procurement and supplier records, and uphold ethical sourcing and corporate policies.
Qualifications / Experience
Essential:
- At least 3+ years procurement experience in metals, forging, machining, steel mills, or heavy manufacturing.
- A strong understanding of steel grades, alloys, metal properties, and forging material requirements.
- Demonstrable key supplier negotiation and relationship management skills.
- Excellent analytical and cost-modelling skills, leading to data-driven decision making.
- Able to read technical drawings and material specs.
- Proficient IT skills including working knowledge of ERP
Desirable:
- Qualifications in Supply Chain, Business, Metallurgy, Engineering, or related field.
- Driving licence.
About Independent Forgings
Independent Forgings and Alloys (IFA) is one of Britain's leading independent aerospace and industrial forgers. The unique feature about IFA is the combination of open and closed-die forging while also undertaking the whole production process from raw material to the finished product in one location. Operating from a (Apply online only)ft2 facility in Sheffield, we manufacture high-integrity, open-die and closed-die forged components in nickel alloy, titanium, stainless steel and carbon alloys for customers and tier-one suppliers within the aerospace, nuclear, power generation, marine as well as oil and gas sector.
Why work for us?
At IFA we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. As one of the UK's leading forge manufacturing company we want to ensure that we attract, motivate and retain the best people who can deliver the best service to the company and our customers.
We offer you:
- Holidays - you will have 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
- Pension scheme - IFA wants to provide its employees a good foundation for the life after work and hence offers a 5% contribution.
- Bonus scheme - this is linked to team and company performance.
- Westfield cash plan - IFA provides level 1 health cash plan which comes along with numerous discounts and special offers, including gym discounts, online, high street and grocery retailers and many more.
- Wellhub - access to various fitness apps and gyms in the local area.
- Free work wear and PPE.
- Development - we offer genuine development opportunities to progress your career
