Senior Buyer (IT Procurement) - £42 per hour inside IR35 - 6 months (extension highly likely) - Stevenage - Hybrid (2 days in the office) - one stage virtual interview - immediate start date available - must be eligible for SC security clearance

Yolk recruitment are recruiting for a Senior Buyer (IT Procurement) with one the worlds leading aerospace and defence companies. This is an exciting opportunity to working with cutting edge technology in a supportive team pushing the boundaries of the industry.

Responsibilities:

• IT procurement background, preferably in IT services (e.g. Front office and Back office)
• Capable of running large and complex RFx processes
• Liaising and presenting to senior stakeholders Responsibilities:
• Managing large and complex RFx activities
• Liaising and presenting to senior stakeholder level
• Use of E-Procurement Tool (iValua)
• Negotiating and managing contracts
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Support the team with additional procurement activities where required

Core Skills:

• IT Literate - Must be able to use Microsoft Office (Word; Power Point; Excel; Outlook) to a proficient level.
• Ability to effectively communicate and maintain good relations with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Knowledge of the procurement process and cycle
• Experience of working within a category structure

Desirable Skills:

• Experience working with the Aerospace and fence sector
• Current SC security clearance
• A working knowledge of SAP is an advantage.
• Experience of working with E-Procurement (Preferably iValua) platforms desirable to raise PO's, create suppliers and conduct risk checks