Senior Buyer – Class 2 & 3 Pumps

About the role

Rolls‑Royce SMR is seeking a Senior Buyer to lead sourcing and commercial activities for Class 2 and Class 3 pumps across site‑based services, infrastructure and operational support packages. You will work closely with programme, construction, engineering, operations and commercial teams to shape requirements and build a robust, scalable supply chain.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned to programme cost, schedule and quality requirements.
• Lead end‑to‑end procurement activity including pre‑qualification, RFx processes, tender evaluation, negotiation and contract award.
• Build and manage a resilient and scalable supply base across siteworks, infrastructure, enabling works and operational services.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional stakeholders to influence early‑stage design and delivery decisions.
• Provide commercial insight, translating technical and market information into robust recommendations.
• Ensure governance, compliance and documentation standards are consistently applied.
• Manage supplier performance, identifying risks, opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Support the development of procurement processes, tools and ways of working as the function scales.

Required profile

• Proven experience in procurement across siteworks, operations, infrastructure or construction‑related environments.
• Strong commercial acumen with hands‑on experience delivering competitive tenders and negotiating supplier agreements.
• Experience in complex, regulated or safety‑critical industries such as energy, nuclear, infrastructure, aerospace or defence.
• Ability to work across technical and commercial interfaces, including cost, programme and supply chain considerations.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• MCIPS qualification (or working towards) is desirable.

Required skills

• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Word