Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement
About The Position
Rolls-Royce is seeking an experienced, results-driven Senior Buyer to join its global procurement team. The position develops sourcing strategies, manages supplier relationships, leads commercial negotiations, and drives cost, quality, and delivery performance across production-component portfolios. The role supports components from sourcing and new product launch through series production in a global manufacturing environment. It is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday-through-Friday schedule under the Rolls-Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy. The posting lists Aiken, South Carolina, or Novi, Michigan, as working locations, and Graniteville, South Carolina, as the location. Relocation assistance may be provided if applicable. The role is part of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, which provides power solutions and life-cycle support under the mtu brand. The business develops and services systems based on gas and diesel engines and electrified hybrid systems for marine and infrastructure customers worldwide. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; visa sponsorship is not available. The listed annual pay range is $84,351–$137,071. Rolls-Royce describes a Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan, with other benefits available to eligible employees depending on factors such as hire date and employment type.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
- At least 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong commercial acumen and experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer; employer visa sponsorship is unavailable.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering, or a related field.
- Specific knowledge of off-highway diesel engine commodities, materials, and products.
- Several years of professional purchasing experience focused on international procurement.
- German language skills.
Responsibilities
- Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, and award decisions for production and aftermarket components.
- Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements to meet cost, quality, delivery, and supply objectives.
- Manage the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through production launch.
- Perform cost analysis and identify cost-reduction opportunities through supplier and process optimization.
- Manage supplier relationships and drive cost, quality, and delivery performance across a portfolio of production components.
- Collaborate across functions in support of new product launches through series production.
Benefits
- Base pay and a discretionary bonus plan.
- Health insurance.
- Dental insurance.
- Vision insurance.
- Disability insurance.
- Life insurance.
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
- Flexible spending account.
- Health savings account.
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Paid time off.
- Certain paid holidays.
- Paid parental and family care leave.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Long-term incentive plan.
- Relocation assistance, if applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
