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 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 Vice President, Procurement, Indirect for a 12-month contract based in Derby. Please note this position is going to be hybrid. Our Vice President, Supplier Strategy & Performance will be accountable for leading a team of Procurement professionals to ensure that Rolls-Royce executes their Indirect supplier contracts and long-term agreements to the highest standard ensuring the expected value delivered from the contract is achieved and that both our operational and cost targets are achieved. The role will ensure that supplier specific commercial and BCM risk is appropriately and actively managed, as well as ensuring compliance across our key suppliers to the latest sustainability and legislative standards. The Vice President, Procurement, Indirect will be responsible: Lead and develop a global team of procurement category managers and buyers, ensuring strong performance, capability growth, and cross - category collaboration. Own the creation and execution of sourcing and category strategies aligned with wider business objectives, ensuring delivery of cost, value, and operational performance targets. Oversee major strategic supplier relationships, negotiating complex long - term contracts and ensuring continuity of supply, cost efficiency, quality, and service levels. Identify and deliver cost - reduction opportunities, commercial benefits, and mitigation of cost headwinds across all relevant categories. Ensure timely completion of sourcing activities, resolution of supplier disputes, and closure of commercial or cost issues that may affect operations or financial outcomes. Monitor market conditions to inform strategy and strengthen supply chain resilience. Lead adherence to procurement policies, regulatory requirements, and documentation standards across the team. Ensure supplier compliance with ESG, sustainability, ethical working practices, and legislative obligations. Drive procurement performance metrics and support engagement frameworks with internal stakeholders to unlock new value opportunities. Who were looking for: Leading procurement activities in a complex environment. Working with external parties to deliver value. Managing contractual disputes and/or supplier claims. Reading and understanding long term agreements. Working across areas of the business to manage stakeholders and influence. Using data and systems to inform decisions and governance. 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. 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.