Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Overview

Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing. This is a full-time hybrid role per Rolls-Royce HR policy with a minimum of 2 days per week onsite. Location options:
Aiken, SC or Novi, MI.

• 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 suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers.
• Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and negotiated agreements focused on price, quality, delivery and other required services.
• Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.

• 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 relevant experience.
• Minimum 2 years’ experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work flexible hours.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. No visa sponsorship is provided at this time.

• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Experience in purchasing of casting products for heavy industrial applications.
• Strong knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures, financial/cost analysis, and complex problem-solving.
• Knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes.
• Global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities.
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills; strong oral, written, and presentation communication skills.

Rolls-Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay, discretionary bonus, and a range of benefits such as health and dental insurance, retirement savings plans, paid time off, paid holidays, and other programs.

Location:

Graniteville, SC (pay range: $81,520 - $132,470 annually). The organization’s Power Systems business delivers world-class power solutions and lifecycle support for energy, industrial, marine, and defense sectors. For more information about our vacancies and application process, see the FAQ section on our site.