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Rolls-Royce

Strategic Buyer

Rolls-Royce, Indianapolis, Indiana, us, 46262

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Strategic Buyer Hybrid – 3 in office days a week

Working Location: Indianapolis, IN

As a Strategic Buyer for Rolls‑Royce, you’ll play an integral role in developing the Defense purchasing strategy across various commodities and executing that strategy through effective sourcing and negotiation with suppliers. This is an exciting opportunity, as you’ll interface with a range of senior internal stakeholders and drive success to improve cost, quality, delivery and performance.

Why Rolls‑Royce?

Rolls‑Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

What You Will Be Doing

Leading commercial negotiations to achieve the best overall value for Rolls‑Royce

Crafting Defense commodity strategies

Building and maintaining relationships with suppliers

Identifying and developing new suppliers to create joint, long‑term partnership visions for Defense programs

Creating or deploying cost models for designated commodities and representing the Defense SCU to internal program and purchasing stakeholders

Working with the respective supplier management teams to manage major contractual issues and ensure efficient and effective resolution

Who We’re Looking For At Rolls‑Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles guide us and form the behaviours we assess. They are the fundamental qualities we seek for all roles.

Basic Requirements

Associate degree with 4+ years of experience in purchasing

Bachelor’s degree with 2+ years of experience in purchasing

Master’s degree

JD/PhD

Or 6+ years of experience in purchasing

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Preferred Requirements

Commercial negotiation experience

Previous operational, procurement or logistics experience

What We Offer We provide excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits, including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Hybrid working allows you to balance time between the office, home or another remote location. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable.

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