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 Rolls-Royce. 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 Rolls-Royce 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 number of Strategic Buyers for a 12-month contract based in Derby. Please note this position is going to be hybrid. Purpose of the role: In this dynamic role, youll be part of a strategic task force being implemented into our direct procurement function, working with a wide range of suppliers,negotiating optimal deals, finalising contracts, and managingthese contracts to ensure a high performing supply chain whichis vital to our business performance and overall success. What youll do: Managing supplier relationships and in contract suppliermanagement, including supplier performance management,leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercialissues. Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders tolead and contribute to building and maintaining categorystrategies within the designated category to draw value forthe client, whilst keeping up to date with key markettrends and technologies. Developing and leading sourcing activities from proposal tocontract signature, to include negotiation, performing costanalysis by creating Total Cost or Acquisition/ Product CostLifecycle Models, and building business cases to select highperforming suppliers that meet the client's cost, quality,delivery, sustainability, management, and technologyobjectives. Leading contract management, including drafting,negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers toensure compliance and optimise terms. Managing the process of Identifying, assessing, andmitigating commercial risks within the supply chain toensure continuity and resilience. The skills youll need: Experience of working as a Senior Strategic Buyer Regulated or complex industry experience Demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing Managing supplier relationships and in-contract suppliermanagement. You will need to have an understanding of risk managementand building a resilient supply chain. Proven track record of successful negotiations, coupled withstrong commercial and financial skills with an understandingof Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles andassociated levers/analytics. Excellent communication, influencing, relationshipmanagement skills with focus on drawing value for thecompany. Passion to drive change and make a difference combinedwith ability to solve complex problems, demonstratingdigital awareness and analytical capability. Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts. Next Steps: Wewill 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. AMS, a Recruitment Process Outsourcing Company, may in the delivery of some of its services be deemed to operate as an Employment Agency or an Employment Business