Alloyed is a young venture-funded company of about 200 world-class metallurgists, engineers, and software developers working across 3 sites in the UK, 1 in Japan, and 1 in Seattle to build the future of advanced metal components and systems. To do this it uses proprietary software packages which combine advanced machine learning and physical modelling to invent better alloys, devise better ways to process them, and design better 3D-printed components and assemblies.
Own the end-to-end supply chain for powders, production-critical materials, and internationally shipped components for Alloyed's customers. This role ensures secure, cost-effective, and quality-assured supply by identifying and onboarding suppliers, negotiating commercial terms, and establishing robust, scalable relationships. The Technical Buyer will lead goods-in and inventory control operations, while also coordinating and managing international logistics—ensuring all materials and components are shipped, cleared, and delivered on time, to specification, and accurately recorded in our systems.
Team: Production
Reports to: Head of Production
Direct reports: Goods-In & Inventory Coordinator
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
Identify, qualify, and onboard suppliers for powders and ancillary production inputs.
Lead commercial negotiations and maintain a live supplier price/terms register.
Establish and manage Purchasing Specifications with Quality.
Develop dual-sourcing and risk mitigation strategies for critical materials in less mature industries.
Perform supplier performance reviews and drive corrective actions.
Purchasing Operations
Convert production plans/MRP signals into purchase orders and manage the PO lifecycle.
Maintain accurate lead time, cost, and safety stock parameters in ERP/MRP.
Manage demand forecasting in collaboration with Production Planning and Sales/Programs.
Ensure compliance with Alloyed's purchasing policies and audit requirements.
Cost, Risk & Data Management
Track and improve cost-to-serve metrics including materials, freight, and inventory carrying costs.
Maintain risk registers for critical materials and suppliers.
Own vendor, item, and pricing master data and ensure audit readiness.
Provide regular supply and inventory dashboards to Production leadership.
Logistics, Goods-In & Inventory Control
Lead the Goods-In & Inventory Coordinator to ensure timely receipt and accurate booking of materials.
Implement and uphold material traceability and non-conformance handling.
Oversee inventory accuracy, cycle counting, and environmental storage controls.
Work proactively with engineering teams to plan and coordinate international shipments to clients
Prepare, review, and maintain all shipping documentation, including commercial invoices, packing lists, HS codes, country-of-origin declarations, and classification statements.
Act as the primary point of contact between Alloyed and international freight partners, proactively managing collections, transit updates and customs clearance.
Optimise packaging approaches ensuring robustness, cost-efficient dimensional weight and alignment with customer-specific packaging standards.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) for shipping workflows.
Team Leadership & Ways of Working
Set objectives and development plans for Goods-In & Inventory staff.
Implement SOPs for purchasing, receiving, and inventory control.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain workflows.
Partner with Production, Engineering, Quality, and Finance to align supply with build plans.
To apply submit a CV and a supporting statement by email to jobs@alloyed.com. The supporting statement should explain your motivations and how you meet the selection criteria for the role using examples of your skills and any experience. All documents should be uploaded as PDF files with your name and document type in the filename. Please provide details of two referees and indicate if we can contact them now.
