We anticipate offering between £40,000 - £52,500 (DOE)
Derby, Warrington, OR Manchester offices - 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.
We are now recruiting for the exciting role of Buyer, to be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.
Role Purpose:
* The position will support the purchasing strategy development and execution by managing the sourcing activities with our suppliers.
Key Results & Achievements
* Supporting the development, delivery and approval of sourcing campaigns in accordance with RR SMR business constraints (time, cost, quality)
* Internal and External stakeholder management throughout the entire life of a procurement campaign
Key Selection Criteria
Sourcing and supplier management
* 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 strategy development
* Support to develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
Purchase to Pay Process
* Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin these strategies.
Relationship Management
* Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which you are assigned.
Training & Qualification requirements
* BA degree or equivalent or relevant industry experience.
* Ideally MCIPs qualified or working towards.
* Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting – Developer tab.
* Proven track record of delivering results.
* Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
* Good planning / project management 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.
Pay and benefits
* Salary - £40,000 - £52,500
* A performance related bonus of up to 12.5%
* An attractive pension scheme with 12% employer and 6% employee contributions.
* You will also receive a flexible benefits allowance of £2,200, enabling you to create a bespoke package to suit your needs.
* 28 days annual leave (plus bank holiday) with ability to buy additional days.
* BUPA personal health cover.
* £250 one-off cash allowance on joining to spend on your home-office set-up.
Company related
We are Rolls-Royce SMR. Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. We’re doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, there’s a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.
We’re one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation – our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.
The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.
Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues.
Our Culture
At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge.
Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture.
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