SC Cleared Senior Buyer & Team Lead - Strategic Contracts

First Military Recruitment; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Senior Buyer to lead a small specialist team in Reading. You will manage supplier relations, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply base.

The role requires SC clearance, familiarity with contract terms, and experience in governance, risk management and training materials for stakeholders. This is a hybrid position with emphasis on delivering robust procurement outcomes within a compliant framework.

Qualifications

• SC clearance is essential or obtainable for the role.
• Experience in supplier management and contract governance.
• Knowledge of contract terms, IP and compliance.
• Ability to develop reporting and performance metrics.
• Strong stakeholder engagement across internal and external teams.

Responsibilities

• Motivate, develop and manage a small team of specialists.
• Review strategy and processes to implement best practice.
• Communicate contract terms and regulatory requirements to stakeholders.
• Support audit activities and provide documentation for reviews.
• Ensure adherence to supply chain processes and tools.
• Lead negotiations with suppliers and review key contracts.

Skills

SC clearance

Supplier management

Contract law

Stakeholder relationships

Contract negotiation

Training material development

Team coaching

Risk management

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Senior Buyer to lead a small specialist team in Reading. You will manage supplier relations, ensure contract compliance, and drive cost efficiencies across the supply base.

The role requires SC clearance, familiarity with contract terms, and experience in governance, risk management and training materials for stakeholders. This is a hybrid position with emphasis on delivering robust procurement outcomes within a compliant framework.