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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Senior Strategic Buyer - Engine Components

Procurement & SourcingPosted on Nov 10
Full-timeFriedrichshafen, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A completed bachelor's degree in business administration, industrial engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field, or an equivalent commercial or technical vocational qualification.
  • Negotiation skills, assertiveness, and strong cost awareness.
  • Analytical skills to understand complex matters and make targeted decisions.
  • Technical expertise, ideally in engine technology, is an advantage.
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team.
  • Fluent German and English, spoken and written.
  • Confident use of Microsoft Office and SAP.
  • Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement a long-term purchasing strategy for engine components to ensure the company's competitiveness.
  • Identify savings opportunities within the commodity and conduct price and contract negotiations with suppliers.
  • Negotiate and conclude framework agreements and multi-year price agreements with suppliers, ensure contractual compliance, and continuously optimize contract terms.
  • Conduct benchmarking and market analysis, identify trends and developments, and evaluate new technologies and suppliers.
  • Conduct cost analyses and implement cost-reduction measures.
  • Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships and conduct supplier evaluations and development.
  • Actively participate in projects to improve procurement processes and introduce new products.

Desired Qualifications

  • Technical expertise, ideally in engine technology.

About the Company

Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Rolls-Royce Holdings plc designs, manufactures, and services complex power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, and industrial markets. Its offerings include aircraft engines, marine propulsion systems, and industrial gas turbines, paired with long-term maintenance, repair, and overhaul services under service agreements. The way its products work is by delivering integrated power and propulsion through high-performance engines and turbines, supported by ongoing maintenance to ensure reliability and efficiency. The company differentiates itself through deep engineering expertise across defense and civil sectors, an emphasis on integrated power systems, and a strong focus on long-term service contracts that provide recurring revenue and sustained performance. Its goal is to reduce environmental impact and improve operational efficiency for customers by advancing technology through research and development and delivering reliable, efficient power solutions.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1904

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