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Sr. Buyer

Rolls-RoyceMankato, MN, US
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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.

    Location : Mankato, MN

    Pay Range : $78,778 - $118,168-Annually

    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.

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