Role: IT Buyer
Positions: 2
Clearance: Security Clearable, BPSS to start.
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Days Onsite: 2 per week
Day Rate: £500 to £550 Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months

Please note, you will need to be able to gain SC Clearance to be considered for this role and will need BPSS to start*

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)

Role: IT Buyer
Positions: 2
Clearance: Security Clearable, BPSS to start.
Location: Farnborough, Hampshire
Days Onsite: 2 per week
Day Rate: £500 to £550 Inside IR35
Duration: 6 Months