Senior Global Procurement Strategist

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 119,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Mankato, MN is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead strategic procurement, develop commodity strategies, and drive supplier performance.

You will negotiate contracts, analyze cost structures, and collaborate across functions to achieve cost savings and compliant purchasing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or engineering, 5 years of procurement experience (or 9 years), and ability to travel.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship
• 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
• Ability to travel - domestic and international on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations
• Experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent negotiation skills

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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
• Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget
• 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

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Mankato, MN is seeking a Sr. Buyer to lead strategic procurement, develop commodity strategies, and drive supplier performance.

You will negotiate contracts, analyze cost structures, and collaborate across functions to achieve cost savings and compliant purchasing. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in business/finance or engineering, 5 years of procurement experience (or 9 years), and ability to travel.