Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Manager, Purchasing
Direct strategic purchasing, supplier selection, and team leadership for MTU products.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The incumbent is responsible for developing and executing purchasing strategies that secure product‑related goods and services at the best cost and quality. Responsibilities include supplier selection, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, and close collaboration with MTU America, finance, and administration to align with corporate policies. Leadership duties involve directing a purchasing team, setting goals, evaluating performance, and fostering staff competence. The role also oversees budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and compliance with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct while maintaining a safe work environment. • Strategize and direct purchasing of product-related goods and services to achieve optimal cost and quality. • Evaluate, select, and negotiate with new suppliers; manage contracts and monitor supplier performance. • Lead and develop the purchasing team, set goals, and oversee staff competence and performance. • Manage purchasing documentation, budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting to drive cost reduction. • Ensure compliance with corporate policies, the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct, and promote a safe work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸supplier selection
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸cost management
- ▸team leadership
- ▸financial forecasting
- ▸compliance
What You Bring
Candidates must hold a Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Business Administration and have at least seven years of relevant experience (or eleven years without a degree), be able to work flexible hours, and travel domestically and internationally. Preferred qualifications include proven leadership, strong negotiation and analytical skills, knowledge of SAP, MTU products, blueprint interpretation, and fluency in German or an MBA. • Basic requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing/Business Administration and 7+ years (or 11 years without a degree) of purchasing experience; flexible hours; ability to travel domestically and internationally. • Preferred qualifications: proven leadership, strong negotiation and analytical skills, excellent communication, knowledge of SAP, MTU products, blueprint interpretation, foreign language (German), and MBA or advanced business degree.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸7+ years
- ▸sap
- ▸mtu
- ▸german
- ▸leadership
Benefits
Rolls‑Royce offers a total rewards package that includes a $103,844‑$168,747 annual salary range, discretionary bonus, health and retirement benefits, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long‑term incentive plan, all within a culture that values diversity, belonging, and professional growth. • Benefits include a $103,844‑$168,747 base salary, discretionary bonus, health/dental/vision insurance, 401(k) match, paid time off, parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and a long‑term incentive plan.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time