MetalshubTalks 007

Rethinking Raw Material Procurement in Foundries

Samir Jaber from Metalshub
Tim Abbiss from MAT Foundry Group
Nick Bolton from EURAC Poole
  • MAT Foundry Group logo in greyscale

About the Speakers

Samir Jaber

Samir Jaber

Content Marketing Manager, Metalshub | Host of MetalshubTalks

Samir is the host of MetalshubTalks and Content Marketing Manager at Metalshub. He has a background in engineering, materials science, nanotechnology, technical writing, and digital marketing. He has written 500+ articles, reports, and scientific papers, and is featured in many industry outlets.

Tim Abbiss from MAT Foundry Group

Tim Abbiss

Supplier Performance & Conformance Manager, MAT Foundry Group

Tim Abbiss is an experienced manufacturing and supplier development leader with deep expertise in automotive quality standards, supplier conformance, and procurement compliance. As an IATF 16949 Certified Lead Auditor and VDA 6.3 Certified Auditor, he brings extensive experience in supplier management, cost optimisation, and strategic procurement transformation across global foundry and automotive supply chains.

Nick Bolton from EURAC Poole

Nick Bolton

Purchasing Manager, EURAC Poole Ltd

Nick Bolton oversees raw material sourcing across key foundry operations, including scrap, ferro alloys, and critical production inputs. With extensive experience in commodity procurement, supplier negotiation, and group-wide sourcing strategy, he brings practical expertise in cost optimisation, supplier expansion, and operational procurement performance within the international foundry industry.