Buyer - Indirect

Job Description

Job Title:

Buyer – Indirect

Location:

Aiken, SC or Novi, MI

This position is recognized as a strategic buyer responsible for procurement of indirect materials and services for certain commodities in support of all business sectors in the Americas. The role collaborates with multiple site facility leaders and works within the global procedures for Strategic Purchasing.

• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to maintenance, repair and operational goods and services within RRPS global compliance policies
• 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, especially for goods and services utilized at RRSA operational and remote facilities
• Analyze supplier cost/pricing information and benchmark the competition
• Manage purchase requisition queue, vendor invoice management queue
• Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Materials Management, Finance, Packaging Engineering, or 3 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience; OR
• 7 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management
• Experience in handling confidential, sensitive matters with discretion
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship

• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Strong financial/cost analysis skills and problem‑solving ability when issues are complex
• Has company‑wide outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
• Understanding/knowledge of multiple disciplines demonstrating breadth of experience; appreciation of product integrity
• Has a proven track record delivering improved operational performance in both favorable and unfavorable conditions, utilizing cross‑functional teams

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

Rolls‑Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long‑term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire and employment type.

$68,255 - $110,915 annually

Graniteville, SC

Rolls‑Royce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.