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Rolls-Royce

Designs, manufactures, and services propulsion systems

Strategic Buyer - Non-production Materials, Special-Purpose Machinery

Procurement & SourcingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFriedrichshafen, GermanyNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A successfully completed qualification as a specialist in materials management or purchasing, a degree in industrial engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
  • Good communication skills, negotiation skills, and assertiveness.
  • Ability to work in a team and cooperate with internal departments.
  • Very good German language skills.
  • Good English language skills, written and spoken, are advantageous.
  • Good computer skills, including SAP and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

  • Procure non-production materials and services economically, particularly special-purpose machinery and capital goods, in line with purchasing targets.
  • Plan and conduct tenders.
  • Negotiate with suppliers, including contract drafting.
  • Assess supplier performance disruptions and independently initiate countermeasures.
  • Implement purchasing needs, including documenting procurement processes.
  • Contribute to achieving purchasing targets.
  • Take on purchasing-specific tasks within the group, such as lead buying.
  • Prepare analyses and maintain data in SAP and related systems.

Desired Qualifications

  • Experience in purchasing capital goods is advantageous.
  • Good English language skills, written and spoken, are advantageous.

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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