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Senior Buyer – Strategic Procurement
Rolls-Royce. Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, selection, and award decisions for production and aftermarket components .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and procurement within a manufacturing environment, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations, contract management, and cost reduction initiatives. Proficient in developing sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships to drive cost, quality, and delivery performance.
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Strategic SourcingSupplier NegotiationsContract ManagementCost Reduction InitiativesGerman Language Skills
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Hard Skills
Cost AnalysisSupplier EvaluationProduction Launch ManagementSourcing Strategy DevelopmentCommercial Agreements NegotiationEnd-to-End Procurement ProcessSupplier Relationship ManagementInternational Procurement ExperienceOff-Highway Diesel Engine KnowledgeManufacturing Environment Experience
Soft Skills
Strong Commercial Acumen
Industry Keywords
Supply ChainManufacturingProcurementProduction ComponentsCost ObjectivesQuality ObjectivesDelivery Objectives
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- 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
- Develop sourcing strategies
- Manage supplier relationships
- Support new product launches through series production in a global manufacturing environment
- Drive cost, quality, and delivery performance across a portfolio of production components
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a 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 for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship
- Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
- Several years of professional experience in purchasing with focus on international procurement
- German language skills
- Ability to work regularly on a computer
- Ability to work occasionally in environmental conditions with fumes and dust, which can be hazardous
- Ability to regularly sit and frequently walk within the work environment
Benefits
Comp & perks- Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable
- Discretionary bonus plan
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Accidental death & dismemberment insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
- 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
- Long-term incentive plan
- Flexible office environment