Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Buyer
Manage procurement, negotiate contracts, analyze costs, and support supply chain for Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
In this position, you will play a pivotal role in managing purchasing activities and supplier relationships, ensuring alignment with global purchasing and logistics objectives. • Process purchasing award summaries and related documents. • Assist in developing commodity team strategies aligned with global purchasing and logistics objectives. • Create sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance. • Resolve pricing, invoicing, and contract issues with suppliers. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and annual contracts. • Analyze supplier cost and pricing data and benchmark against competition. • Maintain open communication among internal departments, management, and suppliers. • Support cost‑saving initiatives and standardized digital purchasing processes. • Forecast annual material volumes, purchasing savings, tooling costs, and repair budgets. • Ensure good housekeeping, confidentiality, and compliance with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct. • Discreet handling of confidential matters.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸award processing
- ▸sourcing lists
- ▸supplier monitoring
- ▸pricing negotiation
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸forecasting
What You Bring
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship and possess a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience, along with a minimum of five years of procurement, materials management, or supply chain experience. • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and communication skills. • Deep knowledge of purchasing practices, financial/cost analysis, and complex problem solving. • Excellent organizational, planning, and follow‑up abilities. • Ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents. • Self‑starter capable of independent work with minimal direction. • Knowledge of production planning, supply chain, and materials management processes. • Proficiency with PC, MS Office Suite, and SAP. • Experience with off‑highway diesel engine commodities; engineering or technical degree; German language skills a plus. • Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis.
Requirements
- ▸sap
- ▸supply chain
- ▸purchasing
- ▸engineering
- ▸negotiation
- ▸bachelor’s
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce is seeking a Senior Buyer to drive the next generation of innovation. The role offers the opportunity to develop expertise at the highest level while working in a global environment known for its brilliance. Rolls‑Royce embraces diversity and inclusion, offering an equal‑opportunity workplace where all employees are respected, supported, and empowered to perform their best work. The position is based in Mankato, MN, with an annual salary range of $78,778‑$118,168, and includes a comprehensive total‑rewards package that features health benefits, retirement savings with company match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and long‑term incentives.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time