Senior Casting Buyer – Strategic Global Sourcing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Lead Casting Buyer - Strategic Purchasing in a Hybrid role, with a minimum onsite three days per week. The selected candidate will manage supplier selection for casting commodities, lead contract negotiations, and oversee external procurement for cast components through series release.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years in strategic procurement, with travel flexibility for domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field required.
• Minimum 5–7 years in strategic procurement with casting commodities.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier selection for casting commodities and award decisions.
• Lead contract negotiations and framework agreements covering quality, capacity, cost, and logistics.
• Oversee external procurement for cast components up to series production release.
• Perform detailed cost analyses and support development efforts with suppliers.
• Identify cost reduction opportunities specific to casting materials.

Skills

Supplier management

Cost analysis

Global sourcing

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance

Master's degree in related field

Job description

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Lead Casting Buyer - Strategic Purchasing in a Hybrid role, with a minimum onsite three days per week. The selected candidate will manage supplier selection for casting commodities, lead contract negotiations, and oversee external procurement for cast components through series release.

The role requires a bachelor's degree in a related field and 5–7 years in strategic procurement, with travel flexibility for domestic and international assignments.