Job Description

Rolls- Royce pioneers cutting- edge technologies to deliver clean, safe, and competitive solutions for our planet\'s power needs. We are proud contributors to the pathway to net zero powering society for generations to come.Rolls Royce offers more than just a job, you\'ll be part of an inclusive culture that champions continuous learning and development, providing you with a wealth of experience and growth opportunities. There has never been a more exciting time to be part of Procurement within Rolls-Royce as our recent transformation programme has positioned the function as a critical Business Capability, trusted to deliver against our ambitious performance and financial targets. Beyond engine parts and aftermarket services, our procurement team acquires everything needed to run our company from IT services to catering, and we have opportunities in both our Aerospace Category Teams and Indirect Procurement Teams, with roles focusing on both strategic sourcing and strategic in-contract management. As well as providing an opportunity to demonstrate your procurement skills such as negotiation, strategic sourcing and supplier management, Rolls-Royce is also embracing the future of procurement by developing a digitally enabled and literate organisation, alongside a focus on embedding sustainability into the way we operate both internally and across our supply chain.What you will be doing?Develop and lead sourcing activities from proposal to contract signature, to include negotiation, performing cost analysis by creating Total Cost or Acquisition/ Product Cost Lifecycle Models, and building business cases to select high performing supplier\xe2\x80\x99s that meet the Rolls-Royce cost, quality, delivery, sustainability, management, and technology objectives.Lead contract management, including drafting, negotiating, and finalising agreements with suppliers to ensure compliance and optimise terms.Manage the process of Identifying, assessing, and mitigating commercial risks within the supply chain to ensure continuity and resilience.Working with the relevant functions and stakeholders to lead and contribute to building and maintaining category strategies within the designated category to draw value for Rolls-Royce, whilst keeping up to date with key market trends and technologiesExperience of managing supplier relationships and in contract supplier management, including supplier performance management, leading cost reduction activities, and resolving commercial issues.Who we are looking for:A degree in a relevant field or CIPS qualification \xe2\x80\x93with experience of working as a buyer in a regulated or complex industry demonstrating strong experience in strategic sourcing as well as managing supplier relationships and in-contract supplier management. You will need to have an understanding of risk management and building a resilient supply chainProven track record of successful negotiations, coupled with strong commercial and financial skills with an understanding of Total Cost of Acquisition/Product Cost Lifecycles and associated levers/analytics.Excellent communication, influencing, relationship management skills with focus on drawing value for the company.Passion to drive change and make a difference combined with ability to solve complex problems, demonstrating digital awareness and analytical capabilityExperience of reviewing and drafting contractsWe offer excellent opportunities to develop, along with a competitive salary and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.Pioneer the performance of the future. Join us and you\xe2\x80\x99ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for brilliance and innovation.Our People Our PowerWe are an equal opportunities employer. We\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential.You can learn more about our global Diversity and Inclusion strategy .So that you can be your best at work and home, we\xe2\x80\x99ll consider flexible working arrangements for everyone, in any role. Click here for more details on how we can support you. for more details on how we can support you.Rolls-Royce follows a merit-based employee recruitment process and does not charge/accept any payment/security deposit from candidates during the recruitment process. Candidates seeking employment with Rolls-Royce should be cautious of potentially fraudulent communications and offers from individuals and agencies purporting to be from, or acting on behalf of, Rolls-Royce.Please refer to the Career section on the Rolls-Royce website to verify employment offers or vacancies. Rolls-Royce shall not be liable for any loss, damage or consequences that may arise from any communication or offer of employment not directly made by Rolls-Royce.Rolls-Royce reserves the right to take legal action against any individuals or agencies acting on behalf of Rolls-Royce without authorisation.Job CategoryProcurementPosting Date03 Oct 2024; 00:10

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