Senior Buyer - Nuclear & Standard Valves at Rolls - Royce SMR

Warrington, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jul, 26

Salary

55125.0

Posted On

11 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Procurement, Category management, Sourcing strategy, Contract negotiation, Tender evaluation, Supply chain management, Stakeholder engagement, Technical specification interpretation, Commercial governance, Supplier performance management, Cost analysis, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Engineering collaboration

Industry

Utilities

Description

Senior Buyer – Nuclear & Standard Valves Location: Hybrid, based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: £44,600 – £55,125 dependent on experience + bonus + excellent benefits Rolls Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As a UK designed and manufactured solution to a global energy challenge, Small Modular Reactors represent one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities. Our Procurement function is critical in establishing the commercial and supply chain foundations needed to deliver our first SMR and future fleet. At the heart of this is the Nuclear & Standard Valves category — covering safety critical nuclear valves, high integrity components, specialist materials, and a wide range of industrial valves essential to plant operation, safety and system performance. To support this, we are recruiting a Senior Buyer – Nuclear & Standard Valves to lead sourcing activity, develop category strategies, and manage strategic supplier relationships across the global valves supply chain. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, this role will influence specification, design integration, quality expectations and commercial strategy in one of the most technically significant categories in our programme. What you’ll be doing Develop and deliver category and sourcing strategies for Nuclear & Standard Valves, ensuring alignment with technical, safety and programme requirements. Manage endtoend procurement activity including PQQs, RFQs, RFPs, tender evaluations, negotiation, contract drafting and award recommendations. Shape the valves supply chain—identifying risks, bottlenecks, cost drivers, and capability gaps across nuclear grade, high integrity and industrial valve products. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Programme Delivery, Safety, Finance and Legal to influence early decision making and ensure procurement is integrated into technical planning. Interpret complex technical specifications, regulatory requirements and supplier data into clear commercial insights for senior stakeholders. Ensure robust commercial governance, compliance, documentation and supplier performance management across the lifecycle. Drive continuous improvement across processes, templates, cost analysis, supply chain maturity and contract management. This is a critical role supporting the safe and efficient delivery of our technology. You’ll bring strong commercial judgement, technical curiosity, and a proactive approach to operating in a fast paced and highly regulated environment. What you’ll bring Experience purchasing valves or similar engineered components (valves, pumps, high integrity components, pressure boundary equipment or mechanical engineered items). Experience within nuclear, energy, oil & gas, power generation, chemical, defence, aerospace, or other regulated/safety critical sectors. Strong commercial acumen with experience running competitive tenders, managing complex negotiations and awarding contracts. Confidence working with cost models, technical specifications, supplier capability assessments and market analysis. Excellent stakeholder engagement skills with the ability to influence engineers, technical specialists and senior management. Strong written and verbal communication skills, able to present complex information clearly. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable but not required. Location & Ways of Working This role can be based from our Derby, Manchester or Warrington office. Hybrid working is standard, with regular weekly office attendance expected. Some travel may be required depending on supplier or programme needs. What’s in it for you? Salary: £44,600 – £55,125 depending on experience. Benefits include: Bonus – up to 12.5% performance related Benefits Allowance – £2,200 for a bespoke package Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee Holidays – 28 days + public holidays (option to buy/sell 4 days) Private Medical Insurance – BUPA Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay £250 one-off payment for home office setup You’ll join a forward thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness and innovation, offering: A flexible, inclusive and supportive environment Opportunities for career growth in a scaling business A culture that values diversity, innovation and continuous learning Why Join Us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you. Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch – we welcome applications from people with transferable skills. Our Application Process Due to the safety regulations within the nuclear industry, applicants will be required to participate in additional screening. These are: • Obtaining Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance • Satisfactory completion of a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check • Satisfactory completion of a basic financial probity check #LI-LK1 #LI-Hybrid We are Rolls-Royce SMR A career with Rolls-Royce SMR offers a unique opportunity to contribute to an exciting organisation delivering a transformational mission. Rolls-Royce SMR is a radically different approach to proven nuclear technology. Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will generate 470MW of low-carbon energy - equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes for over 60 years. With its Rolls-Royce SMRs will play a vital role in supporting renewable energy by helping to overcome intermittency and ensure a stable, sustainable energy future. We’re proud to be one of the few employers that can genuinely say we’re a strengths-based organisation. Our people are here because of what makes them exceptional - and our role is to help them make the most meaningful contribution of their careers, doing work they love. We offer opportunities that go beyond traditional career paths. At Rolls-Royce SMR you can develop your career by exploring roles and challenges that align with your unique talents. Our culture At Rolls-Royce SMR, we are committed to ensuring that our teams reflect the communities we serve and that everyone can be themselves at work. We know that diverse teams are more innovative and get better results, and that our people can thrive and be more successful in truly inclusive cultures. Join us and help shape our culture. Find out more about our inclusion pledge. Rolls-Royce SMR is a place where everyone can grow, so whatever background you bring with you, please apply if this is a role that would make you excited to come into work every day and help shape our culture. Why join us? You’ll be joining a forward-thinking organisation that values transparency, fairness, and innovation. We offer: • A flexible, inclusive, and supportive working environment. • Opportunities for career growth in a rapidly scaling business. • A culture that values diversity, innovation, and continuous learning. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. Inclusivity is important to us, and as a Disability Confident organisation, we are committed to fair, supportive, and continually improving recruitment practices that ensure everyone can thrive. What we offer At Rolls-Royce SMR, our reward offering is focused on recognising you for your efforts and motivate you to continue achieving. Our rewards and benefits scheme are designed for employees to have complete control. By providing complete autonomy, you can focus on what’s important to you. Whether it’s investments, insurances or wellbeing, it’s in your hands. Work is an activity, not a place. We understand due to commitments and lifestyle; the world of work has evolved beyond the 9 - 5. Whether its varied hours or hybrid working, our flexible working arrangements make it possible for employees to achieve a true work life balance. Your career journey At Rolls-Royce SMR, we don’t just want you to contribute, we want you to grow. We have open dialogue with our employees to understand the ambitions for their career and set plans to achieve them. Whether it’s helping you obtain formal qualifications or pairing you with a mentor, Rolls-Royce SMR will provide you with a fulfilling career. Our Team | Rolls-Royce SMR Join our talent community We're always on the lookout for the best talent. 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Responsibilities

The Senior Buyer will develop and deliver category strategies for nuclear and standard valves while managing end-to-end procurement activities. They will also collaborate with cross-functional teams to influence technical planning and ensure robust commercial governance across the supply chain.