Senior Strategic Buyer, Global Sourcing & Negotiations

Rolls-Royce plc; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 84,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Senior Buyer – Finished Components to join its global procurement team. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading negotiations across a portfolio of production components.

Experience in strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years in procurement within manufacturing, and US work authorization (sponsorship not available).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance, engineering or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong commercial acumen with experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, and award decisions for production and aftermarket components.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and commercial agreements to achieve cost, quality, delivery, and supply objectives.
• Manage the end-to-end procurement process from sourcing through production launch.
• Perform cost analysis and identify cost reduction opportunities through supplier and process optimization.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiations

Cost reduction

Supplier management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, business, finance or engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Rolls-Royce plc is seeking a Senior Buyer – Finished Components to join its global procurement team. The role focuses on developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading negotiations across a portfolio of production components.

Experience in strategic sourcing and cross-functional collaboration is essential. The position requires a Bachelor’s degree with at least 7 years in procurement within manufacturing, and US work authorization (sponsorship not available).