Strategic Siteworks Buyer - Nuclear & Infra

Rolls-Royce SMR; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus up to 12.5%

Private Medical Insurance

Pension plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and commercial activity for site-based services, infrastructure and operational packages, working with Programme, Construction, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams.

You will bring experience in regulated or safety-critical environments and apply governance, risk management and value delivery across a hybrid UK footprint from Derby, Manchester or Warrington.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in procurement across siteworks, operations, infrastructure or construction-related environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience delivering competitive tenders.
• Ability to work across technical and commercial interfaces, including cost, programme and supply chain considerations.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Job description

Rolls-Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and commercial activity for site-based services, infrastructure and operational packages, working with Programme, Construction, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams.

You will bring experience in regulated or safety-critical environments and apply governance, risk management and value delivery across a hybrid UK footprint from Derby, Manchester or Warrington.