Strategic Buyer

Rolls Royce CWS; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a 12-month hybrid contract in Derby. You will develop procurement strategies, manage supplier relationships, and ensure contract compliance. Candidates should have a relevant degree or CIPS qualification, strong negotiation skills, and experience in strategic sourcing. This role offers a blend of office and remote working opportunities.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification.
• Proven track record of successful negotiations.
• Strong experience in strategic sourcing.

Responsibilities

• Develop sourcing activities from proposal to contract.
• Lead contract management and ensure compliance.
• Manage supplier relationships and performance.

Job description

Overview

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-Royces' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer for a 12-month contract based in Derby 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. Please note this position is going to be hybrid (3 days/week from the office and the remaining days 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, and managing the contracts to ensure a high performing supply chain which is vital to our business performance and overall success.

Responsibilities

• 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 and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues.

Qualifications

• A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification
• Large complex enterprise level
• Indirect category experience
• Demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing
• Managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management.
• You will need to have an understanding of risk management and 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.
• Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.
• Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capability.

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.