Full job descriptionA proven defence organisation are seeking an experienced Senior Category Buyer to join a high-performing procurement team.
*Role: Senior Category Buyer
*Duration: 10 month contract
*Pay: Up to £30 p/hr (Inside IR35)
*Location: Yeovil (Hybrid)
You’ll play a key role in managing complex sourcing activities, developing supplier relationships, and driving procurement excellence across critical categories.
Key Responsibilities:
*Lead high-value tender activities using SAP Ariba and approved sourcing processes.
*Manage Long-Term Pricing Agreement (LTPA) tenders from initiation through to award.
*Negotiate, establish, and revalidate long-term supplier agreements.
*Partner with stakeholders and Geographic Procurement teams to support sourcing decisions.
*Identify, assess, and onboard new suppliers.
*Conduct supplier evaluations and visits to strengthen supply chain capability.
*Drive supplier selection processes through SAP Ariba.
*Deliver both strategic and tactical sourcing projects across multiple categories.
*Support procurement savings initiatives, cost optimisation, and supplier performance improvements.
You’ll work within a collaborative procurement environment, have the opportunity to influence supplier strategy, lead high-value tenders, negotiate commercial agreements, and contribute to significant business outcomes.
Key Requirements:
*Experience in Aerospace, Defence or similar environments
*Strong procurement, commercial negotiation and supplier management capability
*Experience running competitive tenders and sourcing exercises
*SAP experience, ideally including SAP Ariba
*Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
*Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
*Strong team-working and relationship-building abilities
If you’re an experienced Buyer or Procurement professional looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced and rewarding defence environment, apply now!