Job description - summary
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 number of Senior Strategic Buyers for a 12 month contract based in Derby.
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
- 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.
- 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.
- Build and maintain strong supplier relationships with key partners.
- 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.
- 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.
- A proactive, collaborative approach with a willingness to learn and drive continuous improvement.
Next steps
We will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.
If you are interested in applying for this Senior Strategic Buyer 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
Job Reference: RRB01952
