Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Rolls-Royce•Aiken, SC

1d•$81,520 - $132,470•Hybrid

About The Position

Why join Rolls-Royce? At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that champions belonging, creativity, and your professional growth. Rolls-Royce has been recognized as the top employer in the Engineering & Manufacturing category on the prestigious Forbes Top Employers for Engineers list for 2025. This ranking highlights our commitment to innovation, employee development, and fostering a collaborative environment where engineers can thrive. Power Systems is one of three core businesses within Rolls‑Royce, alongside Civil Aerospace and Defence. This role sits within our Power Systems business in North America, where we deliver world-class solutions that power critical infrastructure across energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. North America is a key growth market for our Power Systems business, driven by increasing demand for resilient energy solutions, data center expansion, and the transition to more sustainable power. As we continue to invest and expand across the region, our teams are at the forefront of this growth, advancing innovative technologies and shaping the future of reliable, sustainable power.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, and 5 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience; OR 9 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management.
Minimum 2 years’ experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion.
Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Nice To Haves

Excellent negotiation skills
Experience in purchasing of Casting products for heavy industrial applications.
Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex.
Strong knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes
Strong global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities
Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer.

Responsibilities

Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material.
Assist in the development of International Commodity Team strategies that align with Global/Regional Purchasing and Logistics Objectives
Manage cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance.
Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers
Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers.
Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and based on negotiated agreements focused on price, quality, delivery and other required services.
Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.

Benefits

bonus
employee support assistance
employee discounts
health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
a flexible spending account
a health savings account
a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
certain paid holidays
paid parental and family care leave
tuition reimbursement
a long-term incentive plan