Senior Buyer12 Month ContractGlascoed Based (Hybrid, 2-3 days per week on site) 47.12 an hour Umbrella Inside IR35 This is a great opportunity to work within one of the UKs leading Defence companies based in Glascoed. Knowledge, Skills and QualificationsTo be considered for this role you will be a buyer/senior buyer with a track record of developing, implementing and managing procurement strategies, ideally relating to Plant and Equipment projects.Skills Required:Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills - Priority and essential to success in the roleContract skills including contract negotiationSupplier Management Experience Required:Experience working in a similar position or a related degreeExperience within construction and/or plant and equipment categoriesStrong negotiation and communication skillsGood understanding of manufacturing and engineering processesAbility to work under pressure, whilst ensuring deadlines are metExperience with Word and Excel softwareComfortable in a fast paced commercial environment We also look for additional attributes, such as:Personable Demeanour, Excellent Written and Oral Communication Skills, Data Analysis, Excellent Organisational Skills, Good Business Instincts, Mathematics Skills, Understanding of Supply Chain Management Procedures, Strategic Planning Abilities, Accreditation by the Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS). For more information please contact Lauren Morley at JAM Recruitment or click apply.