IT Buyer (Security Cleared) in Hampshire

Job description

Role: IT Buyer
Positions: 2
Clearance: Security Cleared minimum
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Days Onsite: 2 per week
Day Rate: £500 to £550 Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months

Please note, you will need an Active SC Clearance to be considered for this role*

iO Associates have partnered with an R&D client on their search for two IT Buyers to come in on an initial Contract basis over the next 6 Months with a view to starting on the 5th of January 2026.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement activities across IT hardware, software, telecommunications, and professional services, including managing tender processes, securing favourable commercial terms, negotiating volume discounts, and reviewing and finalising T&Cs with Tier-1 IT vendors.

• Evaluate and review contracts for alignment with organisational policies, identifying issues or delivery gaps, and working with suppliers to negotiate refunds, remediation, or enhanced SLAs.

• Reduce unnecessary spend through effective demand management and deliver measurable cost savings through strategic and assertive negotiation.

Key Skills:

• Strong understanding of technology trends, market dynamics, cost drivers, and supplier technology roadmaps.

• Proven track record in IT Procurement or Supply Chain roles, managing the acquisition of technology and services across multiple regions.

• Experienced in negotiating and executing a wide range of contractual documents, including Data Processing Agreements, Information Security Schedules, End User Licence Agreements, Framework Agreements, Master Services Agreements, and related contract types.

• Skilled in leading complex commercial negotiations with Tier-1 IT vendors-such as Microsoft, Cisco, AWS, and IBM-with a history of delivering tangible cost savings to the organisation.

Again, this will be a Hybrid requirement with 2 Days per week being required Onsite in Farnborough. So, if you're interested and want to find out more, please respond with your updated CV or reach me directly on m.simmonds @ioassociates.co.uk (no spaces)

Role: IT Buyer
Positions: 2
Clearance: Security Cleared minimum
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Days Onsite: 2 per week
Day Rate: £500 to £550 Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hampshire

Type of Contract

Casual / Part Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English