Buyer

Rolls-Royce SMR Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% bonus

Benefits allowance

Pension

Holidays 28 days

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Home office setup

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is recruiting a Buyer to run sourcing activity, manage purchase orders and support supplier engagement across siteworks, civils and operations. The role reports to the Procurement Manager and supports commercial strategies for a high-value portfolio.

Based in Manchester or Warrington, this hybrid role involves end-to-end procurement, supplier onboarding, category strategies and governance to enable large-scale project delivery and operational readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement within civils, siteworks or large-scale construction projects.
• Experience supporting siteworks delivery and operational procurement.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience running competitive tenders and supplier negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Support sourcing and category activity across siteworks, civils and operations spend areas.
• Run end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiation preparation, contract placement and supplier onboarding.
• Support the development of the supply base identifying opportunities for cost efficiency and supplier optimisation.
• Maintain governance, compliance and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Skills

Procurement experience

Civils / siteworks procurement

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Tendering / RFQ processes

Education

MCIPS (or working towards)

Job description

Rolls‑Royce SMR

Rolls‑Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the UK's leading Small Modular Reactor programme, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country's most significant green export opportunities. Our Procurement function is foundational to delivering our first SMR and enabling future fleet deployment. Within this, the Siteworks and Operations category plays a critical role- supporting major construction activity, civils delivery, site readiness and operational logistics essential to enabling a fast-growing, engineering-led programme. To support this, we are recruiting a Buyer to run sourcing activity, manage purchase orders and support supplier engagement across a diverse, high-value and operationally critical portfolio. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, this role will support the creation of commercial strategies, deliver procurement activity and help build a scalable, efficient supply base across siteworks, civils and operational categories.

What you’ll be doing

Support sourcing and category activity across siteworks, civils and operations spend areas, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and schedule requirements. Run end-to-end procurement activities including RFQs/RFPs, evaluations, negotiation preparation, contract placement and supplier onboarding. Support the development of the supply base identifying opportunities for cost efficiency, delivery improvement and supplier optimisation across construction and operational services. Work closely with stakeholders across Programme Delivery, Engineering and Operations to ensure early engagement and accurate requirements capture for major projects. Assist in implementing category strategies that drive standardisation, value for money and improved risk management across siteworks and logistics contracts. Analyse commercial, technical and market data to support recommendations and decision-making. Maintain high standards of governance, compliance and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, reporting, supplier performance management and contract frameworks. This is a key role supporting operational readiness and large-scale project delivery.

What you’ll bring

Experience in procurement within civils, siteworks or large-scale construction projects. Exposure to significant or complex project environments, ideally within regulated or engineering-led sectors (e.g., energy, nuclear, infrastructure, rail, construction). Experience supporting siteworks delivery and operational procurement, including logistics and project-based requirements. Understanding of collaborative working arrangements and construction contracts, with exposure to negotiation processes. Strong commercial awareness with experience running competitive tenders and supporting supplier negotiations. Confidence working with technical specifications, cost breakdowns and supplier performance data. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, able to work effectively with operational, technical and commercial teams. MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable but not essential.

Location & Ways of Working

This role can be based from our Manchester (or Warrington) office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular weekly office attendance expected. Some travel may be required depending on supplier and business activity.

What’s in it for you?

Salary: £31,875 - £39,375 depending on experience. Benefits include:

• 7% performance-related bonus


• Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to build a personalised package


• Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee


• Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)


• Private Medical Insurance – BUPA


• Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay


• £250 one-off home-office setup payment

You’ll join a forward-thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering: A flexible and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career progression and professional development. A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning.

Pay Range: £30,000.00 - £39,375.00

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.


• 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 a 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 #LI-hybrid

We are Rolls‑Royce SMR

A career with Rolls‑Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls‑Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls‑Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy- equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls‑Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional- and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls‑Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents.

Our culture

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.

Rolls‑Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.

What we offer

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what's important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands.

Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance.

Your career journey

At Rolls‑Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you growth. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls‑Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career.