Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Buyer
Senior buyer managing procurement, supplier negotiations, and cost analysis.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Rolls‑Royce is seeking a Senior Buyer to pioneer the next generation of innovation. In this role you will develop your skills to the highest levels while working in an international environment for a globally renowned company. You will be responsible for managing procurement activities, supplier relationships, and cost‑saving initiatives. • Process purchasing award summaries and related documents. • Assist in developing commodity team strategies aligned with global purchasing and logistics objectives. • Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance. • Resolve pricing, invoicing, and contract issues with suppliers. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and annual contracts. • Analyze supplier cost and benchmark competition. • Communicate with internal departments, management, and suppliers. • Support cost‑savings initiatives and standardized digital processes. • Forecast annual material volumes, savings, tooling and repair budgets. • Maintain housekeeping practices and uphold confidentiality and compliance with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸supplier monitoring
- ▸pricing negotiation
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸procurement management
- ▸cost savings
- ▸compliance management
What You Bring
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship. • Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Business Finance, or related field with 5 years (or 9 years without degree) of procurement/supply‑chain experience. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis. • Handle confidential matters with discretion and possess strong negotiation skills. • Demonstrated knowledge of purchasing practices, financial/cost analysis, and problem‑solving for complex issues. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication skills. • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents. • Self‑starter capable of working independently. • Knowledge of production planning, supply chain, or materials management processes. • Proficient with PC, MS Office, and SAP. • Familiarity with off‑highway diesel‑engine commodities; engineering or technical degree and German language skills are a plus.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸supply chain
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸blueprints
- ▸negotiation
- ▸sap
Benefits
The role was posted on 12 January 2026, with an annual salary range of $78,778 – $128,015. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and may be required to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis. The position reports to the procurement organization within the Power Systems division. Rolls‑Royce provides a competitive total rewards package that includes base pay, a discretionary bonus, and a broad range of benefits such as health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, flexible spending and health‑savings accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long‑term incentive plan. Eligibility for specific benefits may vary based on hire date and employment type. • Competitive base salary with discretionary bonus. • Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death insurance. • Flexible spending and health‑savings accounts. • 401(k) plan with company match. • Paid time off, holidays, parental and family care leave. • Tuition reimbursement and long‑term incentive plan.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time