Buyer – Defence Aerospace Bristol, England
Rolls-Royce
Full Time
Bristol, England
37190 - 46377 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Job Description
Buyer – Defence Aerospace
Full Time
Bristol/Hybrid
Why Rolls-Royce?
Purchasing at Rolls-Royce is truly international. Working together in global teams, we develop strategies and deliver cost-competitive supply chain solutions across all our sectors. Along with eliminating waste and developing breakthrough technologies, we also manage and reduce costs throughout the product lifecycle.
As a Buyer, you will be responsible for working with the proposed supply chain concept and executing the sourcing process based on the Integrated Commodity Strategy, production volume and unique project requirements. You will also manage the contracting work to secure commercial agreements through the Global Sourcing Board with suppliers.
At Rolls-Royce, innovation is in our DNA. We pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions across multiple markets. We embrace the power of data and technology and we aim to be Digital First in everything we do.
We’re the second largest global provider of defence aero-engine products and services globally with 16,000 engines in the service of 160 customers in 100 countries. Our engines power aircraft in every major sector, including: transport, combat, patrol, trainers, helicopters and unmanned aerial vehicles.
Working with Rolls-Royce you’ll be working with high performing individuals, teams & departments, Rolls-Royce are willing to put employees through additional training where required to further your knowledge & experience.
Within Rolls-Royce there are always opportunities to develop your skill set in different areas of the business.
We offer excellent development, a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.
Your needs are as unique as you are. We encourage flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working wherever possible, so you can always be at your best - wherever and whenever you work.
What you will be doing
- Working on new bids and supply chain packages.
- Engaging stakeholders to ensure the programme, customer, product and in-service strategies are integrated into source selection, negotiation and contracting strategies in line with business goals and processes.
- Negotiating pricing and contracting terms and conditions.
- Preparing and executing negotiated contractual documents and binding agreements.
- Optimising execution of the supply chain balancing inventory, supply orders and schedule demand.
- Managing supplier/subcontractor performance and relationship to ensure delivery, quality financial stability and in-service performance, undertaking regular supplier performance reviews.
Who we’re looking for
Being a part of Rolls-Royce, you’ll know we embrace agility, are bold, pursue collaboration and seek simplicity in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
- Ideally degree qualified in a relevant discipline or a professional procurement qualification or relevant experience.
- Experience in Procurement and Contract Management.
- Good knowledge of industry recognised procurement & ERP systems, preferably SAP.
- Ability to work in a challenging and pressured environment as well as quickly understanding the complex organisations, functions, supply chains, regulations and processes.
- First class communication, influencing and negotiating skills, both internally and externally at all business levels.
- Ability to demonstrate commercial awareness.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.
You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy
here
Closing date: 6th of March
Job Category
Procurement
Posting Date
20 Feb 2023; 00:02
Rolls-Royce
careers.rolls-royce.com
London, United Kingdom
Warren East
$10+ billion (USD)
10000+ Employees
Company - Public
Aerospace & Defence
1906
