Senior Buyer – Class 2 & 3 Pumps

Rolls-Royce SMR

Senior Buyer managing procurement for site-based services and infrastructure improvements at Rolls-Royce SMR. Collaborating with cross-functional teams to build a high-performing supply chain.

Posted 7/29/2026full-timeDerby • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSenior💰 £44,600 - £55,125 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in procurement strategies and supplier management within complex and regulated environments, ensuring compliance and delivering value through effective negotiation and stakeholder collaboration.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Procurement ExperienceCommercial AcumenStakeholder ManagementSupplier Performance ManagementMicrosoft Excel Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Sourcing StrategiesTender EvaluationContract NegotiationRisk IdentificationContinuous Improvement Initiatives

Soft Skills

Communication SkillsInfluencing Skills

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft Word

Certifications & Qualifications

MCIPS

Industry Keywords

SiteworksInfrastructureConstructionEnergyNuclearAerospaceDefence

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned to programme cost, schedule and quality requirements
Lead end-to-end procurement activity including pre-qualification, RFx processes, tender evaluation, negotiation and contract award
Build and manage a resilient and scalable supply base across siteworks, infrastructure, enabling works and operational services
Work collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders to shape requirements and influence early-stage design and delivery decisions
Provide clear commercial insight, translating technical and market information into robust recommendations
Ensure governance, compliance and documentation standards are consistently applied across procurement activities
Manage supplier performance, identifying risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives
Support the development of procurement processes, tools and ways of working as the function scales.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in procurement across siteworks, operations, infrastructure or construction-related environments
Strong commercial acumen with hands-on experience delivering competitive tenders and negotiating supplier agreements
Experience working in complex, regulated or safety-critical industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence
Ability to work across technical and commercial interfaces, including cost, programme and supply chain considerations
Strong stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence a wide range of audiences
Excellent communication skills, able to present complex information clearly and concisely
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word
MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Bonus: Up to 12.5% (performance related)
Personal Benefits Allowance: £2,200
Pension: 12% employer / 6% employee
Holidays: 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days)
Private Medical Insurance: BUPA
Life Assurance: 6× pensionable pay
Home Office Support: £250 one off payment for new starters