- Location
- Derby - Moor Lane (UK-EM), United Kingdom
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Engineering
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description
Cost Analyst – Aerospace Procurement
Full time
Derby/Hybrid
Why join Rolls-Royce?
At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.
By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.
Position Summary
We are looking for a Cost Analyst to work closely with the Aerospace Procurement Category teams.
As a Cost Analyst you will be focused on supporting the Procurement Team on data analysis for our cost initiatives, headwinds and market intelligence, using this data to identify trends headwinds and opportunities for cost reduction and cost avoidance.
You will work with Buyers and Category Managers across all areas of the Aerospace Procurement team and a wide scope of stakeholders. You will also support the upward reporting cycle on Cost.
What you will be doing
Data Analysis – Collaborate with the Procurement and Value Stream Teams to dive deep into Procurement cost data, uncovering market trends and pinpointing key cost drivers. Your insights will spotlight opportunities to reduce costs and optimize performance as you hunt for actionable patterns and innovative savings.
Cost Transformation – Act as a vital link across all cost transformation workstreams, including the Negotiation Factory, Best Cost Country, and Headwinds Control Tower. You’ll drive the sharing of data insights and foster connections, ensuring we maximize opportunities and proactively address risks—unlocking greater value and strengthening our competitive edge.
Governance and reporting - You will take the helm in analysing and delivering insightful reports for our monthly cost governance cycles, driving informed decision-making and ensuring transparency at every step.
Championing CRISP Tools and Processes – You’ll become an expert in analysing CRISP data, actively supporting transformation initiatives to deliver clearer, more actionable digital insights for our cost-saving projects. Your leadership will help unlock the full potential of CRISP, streamlining our approach to cost initiatives and enhancing our data-driven decision-making.
Providing strategic procurement support to the category teams, empowering them to achieve their goals and deliver maximum value.
Position qualifications
Experience working in procurement or supplier facing roles previously.
Strong experience of data analysis, providing hypothesis and financial opportunities. Attention to detail on data analysis is a critical skill needed for this role.
Good interpersonal, and people management skills and confident to talk to a wide range of stakeholders at various levels, functions, and areas of the business.
Can work at pace with a level of pragmatism and tenacity.
Transformational mindset, willing to look at alternative approaches and different ways of working, which may challenge the norms and context of today
Insatiable curiosity and happy to spend time reading and scrutinising contracts and data to draw conclusions for opportunities
Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures and ways of working
Regional Benefits
Generous Annual Leave
Retirement Savings
Group Life Assurance provides for a lump sum benefit if you die whilst employed by Rolls-Royce
Group Income Protection provides an income in the event that you are unable to work due to illness or injury
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Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.
Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.
Please be aware that the priority will be given to employees identified as being at high risk. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be grade SNBG 7-10.
This job is advertised at the grades shown, and this is the desired operating level for this role. We encourage applications from candidates with relevant experience from any grade.
It is advised that you inform your current manager of your application for this role.
Grade: SNBG 7-10
Closing Date: 6th September 2026
People Leader: Amy Silvester
For further information please contact: Batinder Chana
