Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Buyer
Manage procurement projects, supplier relationships, and cost analysis for Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The Sr. Buyer role at Rolls‑Royce combines project management with traditional buying responsibilities, leading cross‑functional initiatives within the procurement organization in an international setting. • Manage projects from order to close‑out, defining scope, schedule, risk, and commercial parameters. • Lead cross‑functional project teams and resolve issues or conflicts within the team. • Prepare and deliver project progress reports to executive management. • Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to meet cost, availability, and inventory goals. • Negotiate pricing, terms, and annual contracts; analyze supplier cost data and benchmark competition. • Troubleshoot recurring quality problems with suppliers and drive continuous improvement. • Organize product teams for problem‑solving and maintain supplier quality and delivery through ongoing monitoring. • Review MRP data to procure components and ensure timely delivery for production lines. • Provide supplier delivery and open‑order data to engineering, sales, and production for cost‑effective material utilization. • Maintain part and PO data integrity and resolve pricing, invoicing, and contract issues with suppliers. • Communicate with order management, sales, engineering, production, accounting, and quality on part‑related matters. • Maintain optimal inventory levels to support efficient production while achieving cost‑saving goals. • Promote compliance with the Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct and undertake special projects as required.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸project management
- ▸supplier management
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸mrp procurement
- ▸inventory control
- ▸progress reporting
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management, Materials Management, Business Finance, or related field, plus 5 years of relevant experience (or 9 years without degree). • US citizen or permanent resident status. • Strong negotiation, purchasing, financial analysis, and complex problem‑solving skills. • Excellent interpersonal, organizational, planning, and communication abilities. • Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering documents. • Self‑starter capable of independent work with minimal direction. • Willingness to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis. • Knowledge of production planning, supply chain, and materials management processes. • Proficiency with PC, MS Office Suite, SAP; specific knowledge of off‑highway diesel engine commodities. • Engineering or technical degree and German language skills are a plus.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸5 years
- ▸sap
- ▸ms office
- ▸purchasing
- ▸negotiation
Benefits
Based in Mankato, MN, the position offers an annual salary range of $78,778‑$118,168 and a comprehensive total‑rewards package that includes health benefits, retirement savings, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and performance incentives. • Base pay with discretionary bonus and long‑term incentive plan. • Health, dental, vision, disability, life, and accidental death insurance. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match. • Paid time off, holidays, parental/family care leave, and tuition reimbursement. • Employee Assistance Program and comprehensive Total Rewards package.
Work Environment
Onsite