Hybrid Casting Procurement Lead

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Aiken (SC); Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life and AD&D insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement savings plan with a

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Certain paid holidays

Paid parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Novi, MI or Aiken, SC seeks a highly experienced Strategic Buyer focused on casting commodities. This hybrid role requires leading supplier selection, negotiating framework agreements, and guiding external procurement for cast components through to production release.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical and commercial understanding of casting processes, supplier management, and global sourcing strategies, plus 5–7 years in strategic procurement. Travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related field is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement with a strong focus on casting commodities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier selection for casting commodities, including evaluating new suppliers, collecting and comparing offers, and making award decisions.
• Lead and document contract negotiations, including framework agreements addressing quality standards, capacity planning, cost reimbursements, and logistics.
• Oversee the complete external procurement process for cast components up to series production release.
• Perform detailed cost and price analyses for cast parts and support parallel engineering and development with suppliers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities specific to casting materials and processes.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, or related field

Job description

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Novi, MI or Aiken, SC seeks a highly experienced Strategic Buyer focused on casting commodities. This hybrid role requires leading supplier selection, negotiating framework agreements, and guiding external procurement for cast components through to production release.

Ideal candidates have a strong technical and commercial understanding of casting processes, supplier management, and global sourcing strategies, plus 5–7 years in strategic procurement. Travel is required.