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 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 you will be doing? Develop and lead sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature, to include 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 Rolls-Royce cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives. Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms. Manage 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 Rolls-Royce, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies. Experience of managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues. The skills youll need: Experience of working as a buyer demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing as well as managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management. You will need to have an understanding of risk management and building a resilient supply chain. Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts. Large complex enterprise level with a background environment ideally within Rolls-Royce or aviation however may be open to a regulated or complex industry Technologies in SAP and Excel 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. A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company. 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