Strategic Buyer

AMS is a global workforce solutions partner committed to creating inclusive, dynamic, and future-ready workplaces. We help organisations adapt, grow, and thrive in an ever-evolving world by building, shaping, and optimising diverse talent strategies. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one way we support our clients. Acting as an extension of their recruitment teams, we connect them with skilled interim and temporary professionals, fostering workplaces where everyone can contribute and succeed.

On behalf of our globally respected client who develop cutting-edge technologies that deliver clean, safe and competitive solutions to meet the planet's vital power needs, we are looking for a Strategic Buyer for a 12 months contract based in Derby. Please note this position is going to be hybrid.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the role: In this dynamic role, you will be at the forefront of creating our procurement strategies, selecting top tier suppliers, negotiating optimal deals, finalising contracts, and managing the contracts to ensure a high performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success. Our Procurement team plays a critical role in the success of our business - sourcing everything from engine components and aftermarket services to IT systems and catering. We have opportunities across our Aerospace, Aftermarket, and Indirect Procurement teams, with roles focused on both strategic sourcing and in-contract management.

What you will do:

• Developing and leading sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature, including negotiation, performing cost analysis by creating Total Cost or Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycle Models, and building business cases to select high performing suppliers that meet the client's cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives.
• Leading contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms.
• Managing the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.
• Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for the client, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies.
• Managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues.

The skills you will need:

• A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification, with experience of working as a Senior Strategic Buyer in a regulated or complex industry demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing as well as managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management.
• An understanding of risk management and building a resilient supply chain.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations, coupled with strong commercial and financial skills with an understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles and associated levers/analytics.
• Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.
• Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capability.
• Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts.

Next steps: We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model. If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.