Senior Buyer – Strategic Purchasing

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

. Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material .

Posted 5/13/2026full-timeAiken • Missouri, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $81,520 - $132,470 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material
Assist in the development of International Commodity Team strategies
Manage cross-functional projects on time and within budget
Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance
Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with suppliers
Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers
Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices
Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
Support cost savings initiatives
Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance
5 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience, or 9 years of relevant experience
Minimum 2 years’ experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion
Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours
Excellent negotiation skills
Experience in purchasing of Casting products for heavy industrial applications
Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills
Strong knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes
Strong global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities
Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
SAP experience
Ability to review 2D drawings / 3D models and understand technical requirements and Casting / Machining processes

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan

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Hard Skills & Tools

procurementmaterials managementsupplier cost analysissupply chain managementfinancial analysisproduction planningcost analysisnegotiation2D drawings review3D models review

Soft Skills

problem-solvingcommunicationdiscretionproject managementflexibility

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business ManagementBachelor's Degree in Materials ManagementBachelor's Degree in Business Finance