Buyer

Role Title : Buyer

Salary : £30,600 - £37,800 DOE

Location : Derby, Warrington & Manchester (flexible on location - hybrid working)

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Rolls-Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed in our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.

Role Purpose

We are seeking multiple Buyers to join our expanding procurement functions across divisions such as Partnerships, Commodities, Civils and more. Each Buyer will play a key role in developing and delivering purchasing strategies across direct and indirect categories. You'll support sourcing campaigns from initiation through to contract award, working closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure best value is achieved. Purchase orders typically range from £100,000 to £2–3 million.

Key Responsibilities and Required Experience

• Source and manage the Rolls‑Royce global supply chain to deliver cost-effective, high-quality solutions
• Support the development and execution of sourcing strategies aligned with business requirements
• Ensure compliance with functional processes, procedures, and ethical standards
• Create and manage commercial frameworks to optimise supplier performance and value
• Run strategic sourcing events including tenders and RFIs / RFQs
• Lead purchase-to-pay (P2P) activities and reporting
• Manage supplier relationships and support continuous improvement within assigned categories or projects
• Demonstrate advanced Excel and MS Office skills for cost modelling and analysis

Mandatory Experience, Training or Qualifications

Beneficial Experience, Training or Qualifications

Why Join Us?

You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation. If you meet around 75% of the requirements and believe your skills are transferable, we’d love to hear from you.

We also welcome candidates looking to change sectors or take the next step in their career.

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