Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Rolls-Royce

Aiken, SC, US
Base: $81,520 - $132,470 annually; bonus: discreti...
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in business management or related field
5 years procurement or supply chain experience
Experience handling confidential sensitive matters
This Senior Strategic Buyer role is responsible for procuring direct materials and services, specifically for casting commodities supporting engine production and aftersales

Job Summary

  • This Senior Strategic Buyer role is responsible for procuring direct materials and services, specifically for casting commodities supporting engine production and aftersales.
  • The position requires managing cross-functional projects, negotiating annual contracts, and developing sourcing lists while monitoring supplier performance against price, quality, and delivery metrics.
  • Rolls-Royce offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay, discretionary bonus, health insurance, 401(k) match, and paid parental leave.

Matching Summary

This Senior Strategic Buyer role is responsible for procuring direct materials and services, specifically for casting commodities supporting engine production and aftersales.

Salary

Base: $81,520 - $132,470 annually; Bonus: Discretionary bonus plan available; Benefits: Health, dental, vision, 401(k) match, PTO, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Management or related field
  • 5 years procurement or supply chain experience
  • Experience handling confidential sensitive matters
  • Ability to travel domestically and internationally
  • Authorization to work in the US without sponsorship

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent negotiation skills for complex pricing
  • Experience purchasing casting products for heavy industry
  • Strong knowledge of SAP and foundry practices
  • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents
  • Self-starter with independent work capabilities

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree required
  • Minimum 5 years procurement experience
  • US work authorization required (no sponsorship)
  • 2 years experience with confidential matters
  • Hybrid work model requiring 2 days onsite

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without sponsorship

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