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)