Strategic Buyer

3 weeks ago


Derby Derbyshire, United Kingdom Alexander Mann Solutions - Contingency Full time

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 our clients' recruitment team and provide professional interim and temporary resources.

Job description - the role

We are looking for a Strategic Buyer for a 12 month contract based in Derby 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.

This opportunity will be within the Services categories across our Strategic Procurement team. In this role, you will contribute to creating the procurement strategy and selecting the supplier, negotiate the best deal, agree the contract, and then manage the contract ensuring that we have a high performing supply chain.

The performance of our external supply chain is critical to all of our business metrics and the Civil Aerospace Strategic Procurement team are central to our clients success.

As a Strategic buyer you will be responsible for:

What you will be doing:

  • You will develop procurement strategies that will draw value for
  • Identify high performing suppliers and negotiate contracts that meet our cost, quality, delivery, management and technology objectives.
  • Manage strategically important supplier relationships to maximise the value of the contracts.
  • Work with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to deliver a high performing supply chain.

What we require from the candidate:

  • Experienced Senior Strategic Buyer
  • Procurement background
  • Strategic skills including creation, planning and thinking
  • A background in strategy sourcing (including strategy development, pricing and contractual negotiation) or commercial contract management.
  • A team player with a can-do attitude who can work cross-functionally.
  • Experience working within a regulated or complex industry is required; ideally aerospace.
  • Good communication, influencing and negotiation skills with focus on drawing value for the company.
  • Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
  • Strong business and commercial acumen with good planning and project management skills
  • A willingness to learn and be part of a fast-paced diverse team.
  • A team player with a can-do attitude who can work cross-functionally.

Next steps

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.

Please note that due to recent changes in Off Payroll (IR35) legislation, our client only operates with contractors that operate via a PAYE or Umbrella model. We are unable to accept applications from candidates wishing to operate under their own Limited Company.

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