Senior Buyer

Rolls-Royce SMR

. Lead end-to-end procurement activity, including pre-qualification, RFx processes, tender evaluation, negotiation and contract award .

Posted 11/5/2026full-timeDerby • United KingdomSenior💰 £42,000 - £55,125 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in end-to-end procurement processes, including negotiation and contract management, while ensuring compliance and governance in regulated environments. Proven ability to manage supplier performance and collaborate effectively across technical and commercial teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End ProcurementSupplier Performance ManagementCommercial AcumenStakeholder ManagementNegotiation Skills

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Hard Skills

Procurement ExperienceTender EvaluationContract AwardRisk IdentificationContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsCollaborationCommunication

Certifications & Qualifications

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) ClearanceDisclosure and Barring Service (DBS) CheckBasic Financial Probity Check

Industry Keywords

Regulated EnvironmentsSafety-Critical EnvironmentsNuclear SectorDefence SectorAerospace SectorManufacturing SectorSiteworksInfrastructureOperational ServicesConstruction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
Collaborate with Programme, Construction, Engineering, Operations and Commercial teams
Shape requirements and influence early-stage design and delivery decisions
Provide commercial insight by translating technical and market information into robust recommendations
Ensure governance, compliance and documentation standards are consistently applied
Manage supplier performance and identify risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives
Engage regularly with stakeholders and suppliers

Requirements

What you’ll need

Exposure to regulated or safety-critical environments
Experience in nuclear, defence, aerospace or manufacturing sectors is advantageous/transferable
Proven procurement experience across siteworks, operations, infrastructure or construction-related environments
Strong commercial acumen
Hands-on experience delivering competitive tenders and negotiating supplier agreements
Ability to work across technical and commercial interfaces, including cost, programme and supply chain considerations
Strong stakeholder management skills
Ability to influence a wide range of audiences
Ability to obtain Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance
Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check
Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus: Up to 12.5% (performance related)
Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
28 days holiday plus public holidays
Option to buy/sell up to 4 holiday days
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support: £250 one-off payment for new starters
Flexible, inclusive and supportive working environment
Opportunities for career growth
Diversity, innovation and continuous learning culture