Sr. Buyer

Rolls-Royce • Mankato, MN • 2w ago

Job Description

Title: Sr. Buyer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you'll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Key Accountabilities:

Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents

Assist in the development of Commodity Team strategies that align with Global Purchasing and Logistics Objectives

Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance

Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers

Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers

Analyze supplier cost / pricing information and benchmark the competition

Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers

Support cost savings initiatives

Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing digitalization, common forms, measurements, and structure

Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget

Maintain good housekeeping practices

Adhere to company/professional ethics governing the handling of confidential information and the observation of confidentiality

Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Code of Conduct

Perform special projects as required

Basic Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, and 5 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience; or 9 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management

Ability to travel - domestic and international on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion

Excellent negotiation skills

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others

Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures

Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex

Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills

Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer

Excellent ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents

Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction

Knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes

Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products

SAP experience

Engineering or technical degree

German language skills

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date

22 May 2025; 00:05

Pay Range

$78,778 - $118,168-Annually

Location:

Mankato, MN

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment @type.

The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

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