Strategic Buyer

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 ofRolls-Roycesrecruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a number ofBuyersfor a12 months contractbased inBristol or Derby. Please note this role is going to behybrid(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 youll do:

• Developing and leading 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.
• 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 Rolls-Royce, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies.
• Managing supplier relationships, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues

The skills youll need:

• Experience of working as a Senior Strategic Buyer
• Engineering sector ideally however open to regulated industry
• Demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing
• Experience of drafting and reviewing contracts - new and renewals
• Managing supplier relationships
• You will need to have an understanding of 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.
• SAP
• Ideally Ivalua (direct procurement platform)
• Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.

Next steps:

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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.

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