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Rolls-Royce

Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement

Salary:  $84,351 – $137,071 per annum
Location:  Aiken | Novi | United States of America
Location flexibility:  3 office days / week
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Job Description


Job Description

Job Title: Senior Buyer - Strategic Procurement

Working Pattern: Full Time - This position is primarily based in a flexible office environment and follows a standard Monday through Friday work schedule, in alignment with the Rolls-Royce America Inc. Flexible Work Policy.

Working Location: Aiken, SC or Novi, Mi

"Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.”

Global Grade/Level: 10

Why Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you’ll have the opportunity to create world-class power and propulsion solutions, pushing your problem-solving and ingenuity, to deliver real impact that puts safety first.

You’ll be given responsibility and the opportunity to grow in our high-performance culture. This is Infinite Potential. And it’s your chance to really shine and contribute to one of the world’s most recognized brands and a beacon for engineering excellence.

Position Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Senior Buyer – Finished Components to join our global procurement team. This role is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier relationships, leading commercial negotiations, and driving cost, quality, and delivery performance across a portfolio of production components.

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in strategic sourcing, supplier development, contract negotiation, and cross-functional collaboration, with experience supporting new product launches through series production in a global manufacturing environment.

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What you will be doing

  • 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.
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Basic Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field (Master's preferred).
  • 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. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

Preferred Requirements:

  • Master's degree preferred in supply chain, Business, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 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

Mental & Physical Requirements:

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous. The employee is regularly requested to sit and frequently requested to walk within the work environment.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu.

Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the quality and dynamism that shaped our history continues into our future. It’s a bold pursuit, and we never stop striving to go further, faster, and better.

We lead progress, creating the technologies that move us forward. If you’re driven to grow, to learn, and to make a lasting difference, this is where you belong.

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics. We are committed to providing a respectful and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued and everyone can thrive.

Closing Date: September 21, 2026


Job Category

Procurement


Job Posting Date

19 Aug 2026; 00:08


Pay Range

$84,351 - $137,071-Annually


Location:

Graniteville, SC


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. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Working at Rolls-Royce

3 office days / week

Fully flexible hours

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Company benefits

Open to compressed hours
Open to job sharing
Open to part-time employees
25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Health insurance
Open to part time work for some roles
Bike parking
Private booths
Modern office
Collaboration spaces
Ergonomic workstations
On-site barista
On-site catering
Neonatal leave
Family health insurance
Enhanced maternity leave
Adoption leave
Childcare credits
Shared parental leave
Carer’s leave
Mentoring
Coaching
In house training
Lunch and learns
L&D budget
Studying sabbaticals
Further education support
Enhanced maternity leave
Annual bonus
Enhanced pension match/contribution
Share options
Employee discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Electric Car Salary Sacrifice
401K
Cinema discounts
Theme park discounts
Referral bonus
Faith rooms

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