Lead Casting Buyer, Strategic Purchasing

Rolls-Royce Corporation; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base pay + discretionary bonus

Health, dental, vision, disability, &

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) with company match

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

paid holidays

Parental and family care leave

Tuition reimbursement

Long-term incentive plan

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Novi, MI or Aiken, SC is seeking a Lead Casting Buyer to drive strategic procurement for casting commodities. You will evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and guide sourcing from initial selection to series release, with focus on cost reductions and supplier collaboration.

The role requires 5–7 years in strategic procurement, a relevant bachelor’s degree, and willingness to travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field is required.
• Minimum 5–7 years of strategic procurement experience, focusing on casting commodities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally and work flexible hours.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.

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 that address 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, particularly for cast parts, and support simultaneous engineering and development efforts with suppliers.
• Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities specific to casting materials and processes.

Skills

Casting sourcing

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Travel flexibility

Education

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

Master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Lead Casting Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Job Description Job Title: Lead Casting Buyer - Strategic Purchasing

Working Pattern

Full-Time - This is a Hybrid role. Minimum of 3 days per week onsite.

Working Location

Location: Novi, MI or Aiken, S.C. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

Global Grade / Level

10

Why Rolls-Royce?

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first. You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced and driven Strategic Buyer with a specialized focus on casting commodities to join our global procurement team. This is a critical role that demands deep technical and commercial expertise in cast components, including supplier management, cost analysis, and global sourcing strategy.

What you will be doing:

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 that address 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, particularly for cast parts, and support simultaneous engineering and development efforts with suppliers.

Identify and implement cost reduction opportunities specific to casting materials and processes.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in strategic procurement, with a strong focus on casting commodities.
• Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours.
• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements:

• Master's degree in supply chain, Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, or related field.
• In-depth technical and commercial understanding of casting processes, suppliers, and industry standards.
• Proven ability to negotiate complex agreements, manage supplier relationships, and drive cost improvements with a focus on cost reductions.
• Experience working in a global manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Benefits

• base pay and a discretionary bonus plan
• health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• a flexible spending account
• a health savings account
• a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off
• certain paid holidays
• paid parental and family care leave
• tuition reimbursement
• a long-term incentive plan

Pay Range

$84,351.00 -$137,071.00-Annually Location: Aiken, SC

Power Systems

Power Systems is the Rolls‑Royce business which provides world‑class power solutions and complete life‑cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better. We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date

September 13, 2026

Additional Information

Thank you for considering a rewarding career with us where your talent and passion matter. Our vacancies are always up to date. Once a vacancy has been filled, the advertisement will be removed from our website. You can find further information regarding your application in our FAQ section.