Senior Buyer - Siteworks & Operations

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; East Midlands, Manchester, Warrington; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 55,125; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12.5%

£2,200 Personal Benefits Allowance

12% employer pension contribution

28 days holiday plus public holidays

Private Medical Insurance (BUPA)

Life Assurance

Job summary

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd. is seeking a Senior Buyer for Siteworks & Operations to enhance procurement strategies for site services and infrastructure in Derby, Manchester, or Warrington.

This role emphasizes strong supplier management, cost-effective contracting, and collaborative work with stakeholders. The position promotes flexible working options and competitive benefits, fostering a dynamic environment for career growth.

Qualifications

• Proven purchasing experience in operations, siteworks, or construction-related fields.
• Hands-on capability in negotiation and managing supplier contracts.
• Experience in regulated or safety-critical industries like energy or aerospace.

Responsibilities

• Lead sourcing and contracting for site-based services and infrastructure.
• Develop category strategies aligned with project requirements.
• Manage supplier performance and ensure compliance with procurement standards.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

MCIPS (or working towards)

Job description

## Senior Buyer - Siteworks & OperationsApplylocations: Derby, UK: Manchester, UK: Warrington, UKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR101638Our mission is to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. Rolls-Royce SMR provides a British solution to a global energy challenge, leading the way in Small Modular Reactor technology and shaping the UK’s premier green export opportunity.Our Procurement function plays a critical role in building the supply chain capability required to deliver our first-of-a-kind SMR and future global fleet. Within this, Siteworks & Operations procurement is key to enabling site readiness, infrastructure delivery and operational capability across our programme.In this context, we’re looking for a **Senior Buyer – Siteworks & Operations** to lead sourcing and commercial activity across site-based services, infrastructure and operational support packages. You’ll work closely with Programme, Construction, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams to shape requirements, influence early decisions and ensure a robust, scalable and high-performing supply chain.Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you’ll play a key role in establishing strong supplier partnerships, driving value and supporting the delivery of a safe, efficient and predictable programme.**We’ll need you to:*** Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned to programme cost, schedule and quality requirements.* Lead end-to-end procurement activity including pre-qualification, RFx processes, tender evaluation, negotiation and contract award.* Build and manage a resilient and scalable supply base across siteworks, infrastructure, enabling works and operational services.* Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to shape requirements and influence early-stage design and delivery decisions.* Provide clear commercial insight, translating technical and market information into robust recommendations.* Ensure governance, compliance and documentation standards are consistently applied across procurement activities.* Manage supplier performance, identifying risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.* Support the development of procurement processes, tools and ways of working as the function scales.**You’ll bring:*** Proven experience in procurement across siteworks, operations, infrastructure or construction-related environments.* Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience delivering competitive tenders and negotiating supplier agreements.* Experience working in complex, regulated or safety-critical industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence.* Ability to work across technical and commercial interfaces, including cost, programme and supply chain considerations.* Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of audiences.* Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and concisely.* High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.* MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable.**Location & Ways of Working**This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington offices, with hybrid working and regular engagement with stakeholders and suppliers.**What’s In It for You?**The salary for this role is £44,600 – £55,125, dependent on the skills, experience and values you bring.You’ll also receive:* Bonus: Up to 12.5% (performance related)* Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200* 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* Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new startersWe offer a flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment, with opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling organisation. We value diversity, innovation and continuous learning.**Pay Range:**£42,000.00-£55,125.00**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