Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

## Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing Apply locations:
Aiken:
Novitime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted 8 Days Agojob requisition :
JR6152767##
** Job Description
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* Job Title:

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* ** Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing*
* ** Job Level: Grade Level 10
**** Job Category:
Purchasing
**** Working Pattern:
Full-Time
**** Working

Location:

Aiken, SC or Novi, MI.
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* Position Summary:

*** 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.
*** Why join Rolls-Royce?
** 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.
** What you will be doing?
*** 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
** Who we’re looking for:
** At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviors that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
** Position 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.
* This is a Hybrid role per Rolls-Royce HR Policy. Minimum of 2 days per week onsite.* “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.”
** Preferred Requirements:
*** 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
*…