Strategic Buyer

EMEA3 Recruitment; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

AMS is seeking a Strategic Buyer for a 12 month contract based in Derby. The role is hybrid (3 days on client site, 2 days remote) and involves managing a portfolio of complex aerospace contracts, including LTAs and framework agreements.

You will lead negotiations, drive supplier performance, and collaborate with global stakeholders to optimise commercial value. The ideal candidate has proven aerospace procurement experience, strong contract governance skills, and hands-on SAP/Excel capability.

Qualifications

• Experience managing complex supplier relationships in aerospace/engineered environments.
• Proven ability to negotiate, draft and renew commercial agreements.
• Understanding of contract governance and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of complex repair and supplier contracts across civil aerospace engine programmes.
• Lead contract drafting, negotiation, renewal and governance activities.
• Oversee supplier performance, cost reduction initiatives, and risk mitigation.
• Utilise SAP for service setup, invoicing, PO management and related tasks.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Contract governance

Supplier management

SAP

Excel

Tools

SAP

Excel

Power BI

Job description

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 our globally respected client 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 Strategic Buyer for a12 month contractbased inDerby.

Please note this is a hybrid position in which you would be based at the clients Derby facility 3 days per week and working remotely 2 days per week.

Job description - the role

Purpose of the Strategic Buyer role:

• Manage a portfolio of complex commercial contracts and strategic supplier relationships within the aerospace aftermarket and engineering sector.
• Lead contract governance, renewals, negotiations, and dispute resolution to ensure commercial value, compliance, and supply continuity.
• Support the aftermarket business by working closely with global suppliers and internal stakeholders to drive effective contract and supplier performance management.

What you'll do as a Strategic Buyer:

• Manage and administer a portfolio of complex repair and supplier contracts across multiple civil aerospace engine programmes.
• Lead contract drafting, negotiation, renewal, and management activities, ensuring robust commercial terms and governance.
• Interpret contractual clauses, resolve commercial disputes, and manage non-standard commercial scenarios while minimising legal escalation.
• Oversee Long-Term Agreements (LTAs) and Framework Agreements.
• Review and approve contract-related charge changes, repair schemes, and intellectual property considerations.
• Support sourcing and procurement activities, including supplier performance management, cost reduction initiatives, and commercial risk mitigation.
• Utilise SAP for service setup, invoicing, purchase order management, subcontracting activities, and invoice resolution.

The skills you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Buyer, Commercial Manager, Contract Manager, or Procurement professional within aerospace, defence, nuclear, oil & gas, or another highly regulated engineering environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with demonstrable experience managing complex contracts and supplier relationships.
• Experience drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and renewing commercial agreements.
• Knowledge of contract governance, commercial risk management, and dispute resolution.
• Understanding of intellectual property considerations within supplier and repair contracts.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence both internal and external partners.
• Experience working with SAP and advanced Excel skills; Power BI experience is advantageous.

Wewill only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

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