Buyer – Pumps Location: Hybrid, based from either Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices 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 central to delivering our first SMR and enabling future fleet deployment. Within this, the Pumps category plays a critical role—supporting the sourcing and supply of pump assemblies, sub‑components and supporting hardware essential to key reactor, auxiliary and balance‑of‑plant systems. These items must meet exceptional standards of quality, compliance and reliability within a highly regulated engineering environment. We are recruiting a Buyer – Pumps to support sourcing activity, supplier engagement and purchasing operations across this strategically important category. This role will work closely with engineering and programme teams, ensuring materials and components are sourced in line with demanding technical, cost and delivery requirements. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, you will help shape sourcing activity, manage purchase orders and engage suppliers to support the successful delivery of programme milestones. What you’ll be doing Support development and delivery of sourcing campaigns for Pump components and assemblies in line with cost, quality and schedule requirements. Run end‑to‑end procurement activity including RFQs, evaluations, purchase order creation, supplier communication and transactional follow‑up. Engage suppliers throughout the procurement lifecycle—ensuring compliance with processes, documentation, commercial frameworks and ethical standards. Work closely with Engineering, Quality, Programme Delivery and Manufacturing to gather requirements and ensure Procurement involvement at the right stages. Manage purchase orders typically ranging from £100k to £2–3m in value. Support contract adherence, delivery tracking and supply chain risk management activities. Contribute to continuous improvement in P2P processes, reporting, documentation and supplier performance management. Maintain strong governance, audit trails and commercial discipline across all procurement activities. This role is highly collaborative and supports the maturation of a critical supply chain area. You’ll bring curiosity, commercial awareness and the drive to work effectively in a fast‑moving, technical environment. What you’ll bring Experience in a Buyer or procurement role within any industry sector. Understanding of sourcing processes, commercial engagement and supplier management. Ability to gather business requirements and support creation of sourcing and quotation documentation. Strong Excel and MS Office skills, including data analysis, reporting and cost modelling. Excellent communication skills and the ability to engage confidently with stakeholders and suppliers. Strong planning and organisation skills, with good attention to detail. Familiarity with commercial contracts or supplier agreements (UK or international). Experience in engineering, manufacturing, energy, defence or regulated environments is beneficial but not essential. Degree or equivalent industry experience; MCIPS or working towards is desirable. Location & Ways of Working This role can be based from our Derby, Warrington or Manchester offices. Hybrid working is standard, with regular weekly office attendance expected. Some travel may be required depending on supplier and programme needs. What’s in it for you? Salary: £31,875 – £39,375 depending on experience. Benefits include: Bonus – 7% Benefits Allowance – £2,200 to tailor to your lifestyle Pension – 12% employer / 6% employee Holiday – 28 days public holidays (with option to buy/sell up to 4 days) Private Healthcare – BUPA Life Assurance – 6× pensionable pay £250 one‑off payment for home‑office setup You’ll join a forward‑thinking, inclusive and ambitious organisation offering: A flexible and supportive working environment Clear 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