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

We are looking for a number of Strategic Buyers for a 6 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.

Job description - 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.

As a Strategic Buyer you will:

• Develop and lead 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 supplier's that meet the client's cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives.
• Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms.
• Manage 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 the client, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologies.
• Experience of managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues.

What we require from the candidate:

• A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification -with experience of working as a buyer in a regulated or complex industry demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing as well as 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.
• Experience of reviewing and drafting contracts.

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.

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.

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