Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Rolls-Royce • Aiken, SC

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

This position is recognized as a Senior Strategic Buyer and is responsible for procurement of direct materials and services especially for casting commodities in support of engine production and aftersales / service of engine components in North America. 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. Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

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.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction.
• Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
• SAP experience
• Working knowledge of Foundry practice and processes.
• Ability to review 2D drawings / 3D models with understanding of technical requirements and Casting / Machining processes which meet the required specifications.

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.
• Support cost savings initiatives.
• Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing digitalization, common forms, measurements, and structure.
• Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget.
• Perform special projects as required.
• Maintain good housekeeping practices.
• Adhere to company/professional ethics governing the handling of confidential information and the observation of confidentiality.
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior