Job Description
Strategic Buyer
Indianapolis, IN
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. This is an exciting opportunity, as you’ll interface with a range of senior internal stakeholders and drive success to improve cost, quality, delivery and performance.
At Rolls-Royce, we pioneer the power that matters to our customers, to society and to the planet.
Innovate & Power the World
To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialization, we also offer freedom to cross-specialize and develop skills across a number of different areas.
At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.
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Key Accountabilities:
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
Basic Qualifications:
An Associates degree with 4+ years of experience in purchasing OR;
A Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in purchasing OR;
A Masters degree OR;
In lieu of a degree, 6+ years of experience in purchasing
In order to be considered for this opportunity, you must be a US Citizen
Preferred Qualifications:
Commercial negotiation experience
Previous operational, procurement and/or logistics experience
Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.
Job CategoryProcurement
Job Posting Date14 Jan 2025; 00:01
Pay Range$78,778 - $118,168-Annually
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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.