Strategic Buyer
About the role
As a Strategic Buyer for Rolls-Royce, you’ll play an integral role in developing the Defense purchasing strategy across various commodities and executing that strategy through effective sourcing and negotiation with suppliers.
Responsibilities
- Being at the forefront of commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value for Rolls-Royce
- Taking a significant role in crafting Defense commodity strategies
- Building relationships with suppliers
- Identifying and developing new suppliers to create joint, long-term visions for partnership with Defense programs
- Creating and/or deploying cost models for designated commodities alongside representing the Defense SCU to internal program and purchasing stakeholders
- Working with the respective supplier management teams to manage major contractual issues and ensure efficient and effective resolution
Requirements
- Associate degree with 4+ years of experience in purchasing, OR Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in purchasing, OR Masters degree, OR JD/PhD, OR In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in purchasing
- In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a U.S. Citizen
Preferred Requirements
- Commercial negotiation experience
- Previous operational, procurement and/or logistics experience
Benefits
Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan.