We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re‑shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solution (CWS) is one of our service offerings; we act as an extension of Rolls‑Royce’s recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.
We are looking for a number of Buyers for a 12‑month contract based in Bristol or Derby. Please note this role is going to be hybrid (3 days/week working from the office and the remaining days working from home).
Purpose of the role: In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the forefront of creating our procurement strategies, selecting top‑tier suppliers, negotiating optimal deals, finalising contracts to ensure a high‑performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success.
What you’ll do
* Develop and lead 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 Rolls‑Royce’s 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.
* Work with relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for Rolls‑Royce, while keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies.
* Manage supplier relationships, lead cost reduction activities, and resolve commercial issues.
The skills you’ll need
* Experience working as a senior strategic buyer in the engineering sector, ideally but open to regulated industry.
* Strong experience in strategic sourcing.
* Experience drafting and reviewing contracts—new and renewals.
* Managing supplier relationships.
* Understanding of building a resilient supply chain.
* Proven track record of successful negotiations, coupled with strong commercial and financial skills and an understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles and associated levers/analytics.
* Experience with SAP; ideally Ivalua (direct procurement platform).
* Excellent communication, influencing, relationship‑management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.
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