Buyer – Indirect

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG

Strategic Buyer at Rolls-Royce managing procurement of indirect materials and services for various sectors. Collaborating with facility leaders and negotiating contracts within compliance policies.

Posted 6/29/2026full-timeAiken • Missouri, South Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $68,255 - $110,915 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement and materials management, with a strong focus on supplier cost analysis, negotiation, and vendor performance management. Proven ability to maintain effective communication across departments and manage sensitive procurement matters with discretion.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceSupplier Cost AnalysisNegotiation SkillsMaterials ManagementSupply Chain Management

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Hard Skills

Cost AnalysisVendor ManagementContract NegotiationPurchase Requisition ManagementSupplier Performance Monitoring

Soft Skills

CommunicationDiscretionProblem Solving

Industry Keywords

PurchasingMaintenanceRepairOperational GoodsInvoicing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to maintenance, repair and operational goods and services.
Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance.
Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing, and contract related issues with the suppliers.
Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers.
Analyze supplier cost/pricing information and benchmark the competition.
Manage purchase requisition queue and vendor invoice management queue.
Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in business, Materials Management, Finance, OR Packaging Engineering, and 3 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience; OR 7 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management
Experience in handling confidential, sensitive matters with discretion
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus
Employee support assistance
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
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
Certain paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan