Job Title: Senior Buyer Location: Bedford Hourly Rate: 36 - 46p/h Inside IR35 - We are booking interviews Please call or email for a slotContract Length: 6 Months - Likely To Extend ! Key Skills: Buyer, Defence, Engineering, Supplier Management, Complex Drawn Items, Mechanical Assemblies, Risk Identification and Management Join Our Team as a Senior Buyer and Drive Procurement to New Heights! Are you a meticulous Senior Buyer with a passion for precision and excellence? Are you ready to play a pivotal role in ensuring top-tier standards in a well-established engineering organization? Look no further! We invite you to join our team in Bedford and be a key driver of engineering excellence. About Us: As a distinguished leader in the engineering industry, we are dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and pioneering projects. Our commitment to excellence has earned us a strong reputation, and we''re looking for a talented Senior Engineering Buyer to contribute to our continued success. The Role:So, what will you be doing as a Senior Buyer? Manage procurement processes from RFQs and tenders through to contract award.Hold delegated procurement authority to sign supplier agreements and purchase orders.Lead supplier negotiations to achieve best value outcomes.Oversee supplier performance against technical, schedule, quality, and cost metrics.Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders (Engineering, Operations, Quality).Ensure full compliance with internal procedures an