Regional Buyer
Core
Lead strategic sourcing, contract management, and supplier relationship management to ensure Rolls-Royce's cost, quality, delivery, and sustainability objectives.
Role type
Senior Strategic Buyer
Builds
High-performing supply chain and category strategies
Domain
Aviation/Engineering procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, cost analysis (TCO/Lifecycle), risk management, supplier performance management, commercial dispute resolution, category strategy execution, cross-functional project management, data analysis
Preferred skills
Aviation/Engineering background, raw material/metal processing knowledge, CIPS qualification
Technologies
Brand new procurement system
Responsibilities
Develop and lead sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature; manage contract drafting, negotiation, and finalization; identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks; execute category strategy and strategic sourcing; manage commercial disputes and claims; handle day-to-day contractual tasks including order management and price negotiations; support procurement data analysis and TCO activities; maintain communication between internal departments and suppliers.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC