Job Description

We anticipate paying a salary from 28,800 - 37,000 DOE

Location: Derby, Warrington or Manchester office - Hybrid working flexibility



We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we're doing something that's never been done before. We're revolutionising an industry. That's a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.



Rolls Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.



Role Purpose:



As a Buyer you will be supporting the purchasing strategy development and execution on by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers. Supporting development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality) with Internal and External stakeholder engagement throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign. Management of purchase orders typically in the region of a 100,000 to 2-3m.



Key Responsibilities and Required Experience:Source and manage the Rolls?Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Ensure adherence to functional processes and procedures and on?going development / continuous improvement activities. Ensure own compliance to the company's code of ethics and all related policies. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness and value for money is achieved. Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies. Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned.


Mandatory Experience, Training Or/and QualificationsBA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent Purchasing process knowledge required, supply?chain management preferred Advanced MS Office and MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting.

Beneficial Experience, Training and/or QualificationsExperience gained within a highly regulated or complex project environment (industry experience is advantageous but not essential) Understanding of UK and/or international commercial contracts and contracting frameworks Proven ability to gather and interpret business requirements, and to prepare high-quality Responses to Information (RFI) and Requests for Quotation (RFQ) documentation Strong commercial acumen, with the confidence to challenge assumptions and analyse supplier proposals to identify best value for the business

Why Join Us?

You'll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer:A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive.

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch - we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.
Our Application Process

Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are:Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check

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