IT Buyer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Derby, Derbyshire

Company

Morson Talent

Employment type

Contract

Category

IT

Job summary

Role Title IT Buyer

Location Derby (Hybrid)

Duration 6 months (Inside IR35)

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and were doing something thats never been done before. Were revolutionising an industry. Thats a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

We have a unique opportunity for a IT Buyer to join our high-performing and fast-paced procurement team to deliver IT projects. The IT Buyer role will be involved in developing a global supply chain and creating opportunities for the wider industry.

Role Purpose:

To deliver sourcing strategies and manage suppliers working closely with stakeholders at all levels internally as well as externally.
Key Results & Achievements

Lead designated sourcing projects from proposal to contract signature and advise the IT function on how best to construct requirements and pricing based on market knowledge;
Proactively seek cost reduction opportunities through multiple dimensions of price, specification and quantity;
Keep up to date on market trends and technologies;
Create, manage and share the IT procurement programme of work tracker reporting as required to stakeholders ;
Ensure that all required procurement processes are complied with and gate approvals are properly planned and executed
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.

Key Selection Criteria

Supplier Selection and Management:

Select and manage the Rolls-Royce global supply chain that will deliver the most efficient and cost-effective service to SMR development. Establish the commercial framework in which the suppliers shall operate, ensuring cost competitiveness, value for money and cost improvement is achieved. Ensure both the business and the suppliers comply with all required process
Strategy Development:

Develop and implement global external supplier and commodity strategies which will drive sustainable improvements in quality, cost and delivery.
Purchasing Process

Run global and / or strategic tenders to enable these and help to define and execute the Purchase to Pay (P2P) solutions that underpin the strategies.
Stakeholder Management

Responsible for relationship management and business development of suppliers within their category area or business project to which assigned.

Training & Qualification requirements

BA degree or equivalent or significant industry experience
Ideally MCIPs qualified or equivalent
Desirable qualities:

Advanced MS Excel skills for Cost Modelling and Reporting
Proven track record of delivering results
Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working.
Good planning / project management skills
Strong commercial acumen
Strong indirect purchasing knowledge required
Proven experience in defining and delivering global category management and strategic sourcing activities
Supply chain management knowledge preferred
We are Rolls-Royce SMR

Rolls-Royce SMR is a rare employer because it blends the world-class brand of Rolls Royce with an exciting start-up that has a hugely challenging mission. Were doing work that contributes to the survival of the planet. Because of our mission, theres a pace and energy that is palpable, and our leaders draw you in with their passion, energy, and determination.

Were one of a handful of employers who can genuinely say were a strengths-based organisation our people are here because of what makes them great, and our job is to help them make the best contribution of their careers doing work they love.

The start-up mentality coupled with our strengths-approach to people means there are opportunities to grow in ways and jobs you probably would be barred from doing in more traditional companies.

Each Rolls-Royce SMR power station will have the capacity to generate 470MW of low carbon energy, equivalent to more than 150 onshore wind turbines and enough to power a million homes. It will provide consistent baseload generation for at least 60 years, helping to support the roll out of renewable generation and overcome intermittency issues

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. .

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.

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