Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Title: Sr. Manager, Purchasing

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.

Position Summary:

Directs and coordinates activities of suppliers and personnel engaged in strategic purchasing in the organization. Is a member of the Sr. Management team in Mankato and reports to the Head of purchasing in North America.

Key Accountabilities:

• Strategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services at the best possible cost and quality. Create alternatives and options for purchasing issues
• Evaluate and select new suppliers based on negotiated agreements that focus on price, quality, delivery and other required services
• Negotiate pricing, terms and maintain annual contracts with suppliers
• Develop sourcing list and monitor supplier performance
• Communicate with MTU America America Administration, Financial staff and EDS on a regular basis regarding corporate policies and procedures including Financial and Administration issues
• Participate in the development and execution of the International Commodity Team Strategies that align with Global/Regional Purchasing and Logistical Objectives
• Lead, assign, direct, and evaluate employees work, establish goals, and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents
• Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, preparing budgets, approving expenditures, enforcing rules and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services and provide oversight on budgets, forecasts and statistical reports
• Review financial statements and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and improvement
• Help maintain a clean and safe work environment
• 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 Purchasing/Business Administration and 7 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies and products; or 11 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies and products
• Must be available to work flexible hours
• Ability to travel - domestic and international

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proven Leadership skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources
• Excellent organizational, planning and follow-up skills
• Strong knowledge of international and domestic supplier activities
• Strong analytical and problem solving ability when situations are very complex
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills and the ability to understand the needs of internal customers
• Strong Ability to interpret blueprints
• Proficient PC and MS Office Suite
• Knowledge of MTU products, policies and procedures
• Off-Highway diesel engine product knowledge
• SAP experience
• Foreign language skills - German
• MBA or advanced business degree

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.

Procurement $103,844 - $168,747-Annually 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, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.