Edinburgh HQ (Hybrid remote working)

SC Clearance is essential

Up to £43 p/h Inside IR35

We are seeking a security cleared experienced Senior Subcontract Buyer to manage the procurement of goods, professional services, components, and materials, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and in line with technical and commercial requirements.

You will be responsible for managing procurement activity across assigned product categories and programmes, working closely with Engineering, Finance, Project, and Supply Chain teams to identify capable suppliers, negotiate competitive commercial terms, and ensure robust contracts are in place.

This is a commercially focused role requiring strong supplier negotiation, contract management, cost analysis, and stakeholder management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage procurement processes for goods, professional services, components, and materials in line with procurement strategies, procedures, and operational plans.
• Manage purchasing activity across assigned product categories, including monitoring requisitions, issuing purchase orders, and supporting programme procurement within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
• Gather technical and commercial requirements from internal stakeholders to identify and select suitable suppliers.
• Prepare and manage RFx activity, including supplier qualification, bid packs, RFQs, and associated contractual documentation.
• Negotiate with qualified suppliers to achieve maximum commercial value while balancing cost, quality, delivery, and technical requirements.
• Support negotiation of supplier pricing, Terms & Conditions, and other commercial agreements.
• Apply negotiation strategies, scenario modelling, and cost/benefit analysis to inform commercial decisions.
• Manage the creation, negotiation, and execution of procurement contracts, ensuring all required documentation is completed and released appropriately.
• Manage changes, renewals, and terminations of existing supplier contracts.
• Review Purchase Requisitions for completeness and accuracy before converting them into compliant Purchase Orders.
• Utilize technology and automated purchasing processes where appropriate, including blanket POs, PO tracking, and reconciliation of discrepancies.
• Monitor, update, and enforce supplier contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Identify and manage commercial risk and opportunity in collaboration with suppliers and internal IPT members.
• Prepare RFQ and contract documentation packs, including bid packs, contractual terms, pricing agreements, and Statements of Work.