Buyer – Class C Components Location: Hybrid, based from Derby, Manchester or Warrington Salary: £31,875 – £39,375 dependent on experience 7% bonus excellent benefits Rolls‑Royce SMR is on a mission to deliver clean, affordable energy for all. As the UK’s leading Small Modular Reactor programme, we’re building a British solution to a global energy challenge and shaping one of the country’s most significant green export opportunities. Our Procurement function is foundational to delivering our first SMR and enabling future fleet deployment. Within this, the Class C Components category plays a vital role—managing high‑volume, lower‑value but operationally essential components such as fasteners, brackets, fittings, standardised mechanical items, consumables and a wide range of supporting engineered products. To support this, we are recruiting a Buyer – Class C Components to run sourcing activity, manage purchase orders and support supplier engagement across a diverse, fast‑moving and operationally critical supply chain. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, this role will support the creation of commercial strategies, deliver procurement activity and help build a scalable, efficient supply base across standard and repeatable component categories. What you’ll be doing Support sourcing and category activity across all Class C component groups, ensuring delivery against cost, quality and schedule requirements. Run end‑to‑end procurement activities including RFQs, evaluations, negotiation preparation, contract placement and supplier onboarding. Support development of the Class C supply base—identifying opportunities for cost efficiency, rationalisation and supply‑chain simplification. Work closely with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Programme Delivery, Finance and Operations to ensure early engagement and accurate demand capture. Assist in implementing strategies that enable standardisation, rationalisation and volume efficiency across component families. Analyse commercial, technical and market data to support recommendations and decision‑making. Maintain high standards of governance, compliance and documentation throughout the procurement lifecycle. Contribute to continuous improvement across processes, reporting, supplier performance management and contract frameworks. This is a key role supporting operational readiness and supply‑chain scalability. You’ll bring strong organisation, commercial awareness and the ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced and growing environment. What you’ll bring Experience purchasing Class C / low‑complexity, high‑volume components, such as fasteners, fittings, fabricated brackets, machined items, consumables or indirect engineered products. Strong commercial awareness with experience running competitive tenders and supporting negotiations. Confidence working with high‑volume data, cost breakdowns and supply/demand analysis. Experience working in regulated or engineering‑led environments (e.g., energy, nuclear, aerospace, defence, rail, automotive, industrial manufacturing). Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with engineering, manufacturing and operations. Strong communication skills—able to present information clearly at all levels. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word. MCIPS (or working towards) is desirable but not essential. 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 and business activity. What’s in it for you? Salary: £31,875 – £39,375 depending on experience. Benefits include: 7% performance‑related bonus Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to build a personalised package Pension – 12% employer, 6% employee Holidays – 28 days public holidays (option to buy/sell up to 4 days) Private Medical Insurance – BUPA Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay £250 one‑off home‑office setup payment You’ll join a forward‑thinking, inclusive and innovative organisation offering: A flexible and supportive working environment Opportunities for career progression and professional development 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