Buyer

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions firm in the UK is looking for a Buyer to revolutionise industry standards. This position, offering a salary of £30,600–£37,800, requires sourcing and managing the supply chain while ensuring compliance with standards. The ideal candidate will have a BA degree, strong analytical capabilities, and experience in procurement. Benefits include a flexible working environment and an emphasis on continuous growth. Join us to make a lasting impact in energy delivery.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Opportunities for career growth

Inclusive work culture

Qualifications

• Proven understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with advanced Excel capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Source and manage the global supply chain for cost-effective solutions.
• Create and manage commercial frameworks to optimise supplier performance.
• Run strategic sourcing events including tenders and RFIs/RFQs.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills

Analytical skills

Commercial skills

Education

BA degree or equivalent industry experience

Ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards it

Job description

Role Title: Buyer Salary: £30,600 – £37,800 DOE Location: Derby, Warrington & Manchester (flexible on location - hybrid working)

Role Purpose

We are Rolls‑Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once‑in‑a‑career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed in our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.

Key Responsibilities and Required Experience

Source and manage the Rolls‑Royce global supply chain to deliver cost‑effective, high‑quality solutions. Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements. Ensure compliance with functional processes, procedures, and ethical standards. Create and manage commercial frameworks to optimise supplier performance and value. Run strategic sourcing events including tenders and RFIs/RFQs. Lead purchase‑to‑pay (P2P) activities and reporting. Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement within assigned categories or projects. Demonstrate advanced Excel and MS Office skills for cost modelling and analysis.

Mandatory Experience, Training or Qualifications

• BA degree or equivalent industry experience
• Ideally MCIPS qualified or working towards it
• Proven understanding of purchasing and supply chain processes
• Strong analytical and commercial skills with advanced Excel capabilities

Beneficial Experience, Training or Qualifications

• Experience within procurement, purchasing, commercial or supply chain environments—across any industry or sector
• Familiarity with sourcing documentation and supplier interaction, including RFIs, RFQs or tender processes
• Understanding of contractual arrangements, either locally or internationally
• Strong analytical and commercial skills to assess supplier proposals and deliver best value

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward‑thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer a flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment; opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business; and a culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or sector‑jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.

Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:

• Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
• Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
• Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check