Senior Buyer

Senior Buyer Scotstoun Based £38.97 Per hour Umbrella inside IR35 6 Month Contract This is a great opportunity to work within one of the Uks leading defence organisations. This role is based in Scotstoun on a hybrid basis. 2-3 days in the office per week. We are looking for highly skilled and results-driven Category Leaders to join our Indirect Procurement Services team. This is an exciting opportunity for procurement professionals with experience to take on a key role in driving strategic sourcing, category management, and procurement excellence across a defined category. Reporting to a Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for executing procurement strategies and delivering impactful results. Essential: Proven experience in managing procurement Tender/RFQ processes. Proven experience in negotiating pricing and contractual terms with suppliers to secure the best value for the business Ability to build and maintain close, trusted relationships with both internal and external stakeholders, fostering effective communication and teamwork Demonstrated ability to identify and implement new opportunities for process improvement, problem-solving, and collaboration-ideally within a procurement or similar environment In-depth knowledge and experience in managing categories, including risk and opportunity management, to deliver value and ensure effective sourcing strategies Desirable: Previous experience in the procurement of Plant & Equipment and/or minor Construction projects, managing supplier performance in line with agreed project timescales. Ideally, you will be working towards or already hold a Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supply (CIPS) Level 5 qualification, or a similar professional qualification. Alternatively, a degree in a business-related field (e.g. Economics, Business, Finance) would be advantageous Experience in leading or managing a team, providing direction, support, and development to ensure high performance and successful delivery of procurement goals For more information please contact Lauren Morley or click apply