Senior BuyerUp to 55,000 salary with hybrid working4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)SC clearance required - work on high-impact national programmesBased near Bedford with excellent career growth and varietyABOUT THE CLIENT:Our client is a key player in the defence and national security sector, delivering complex engineering and manufacturing solutions to high-profile UK and international programmes. With a reputation for technical excellence and a people-first culture, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation offering genuine work-life balance. Due to continued expansion across multiple projects, we are looking for a Senior Buyer to support activity across all stages of the product lifecycle.THE BENEFITS:Up to 55,000 salaryHybrid working on-site near Bedford; 50/50 splitSC clearance sponsorship availableExcellent progression and career developmentTHE SENIOR BUYER ROLE:You''ll support strategic procurement activities across a broad range of engineering and operational categories. This will include managing supplier delivery for critical defence programmes and ensuring procurement is efficient, compliant and cost-effective. Working across both Direct (e.g. PCB, cables, components) and Indirect (e.g. CAPEX, services, facilities) procurement, you''ll handle everything from RFQs and tenders to contract negotiation and supplier performance management.SENIOR BUYER ESSENTIAL SKILLS:Strong procurement experience within a similar Buyer / Senior Buye