Sr. Buyer

Rolls Royce; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 81,520 - 132,470; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending account

Health savings account

401(k) retirement plan

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls Royce is hiring a Sr. Buyer in Mankato, MN. The role involves processing purchasing documents, negotiating with suppliers, and analyzing costs while adhering to professional ethics.

A Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in procurement or supply chain management are essential. Competitive annual salary ranges from $81,520 to $132,470, along with a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Experience with handling confidential matters.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing award summaries and documents.
• Negotiate pricing and contracts with suppliers.
• Analyze supplier cost and performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Financial/cost analysis

Organizational skills

Communication skills

SAP

Knowledge of production planning

German language skills

Education

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

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Title

Sr. Buyer

Key Accountabilities

• 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
• Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with suppliers
• 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
• Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing digitalization, common forms, measurements, and structure
• Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• Adhere to company/professional ethics governing the handling of confidential information and the observation of confidentiality
• 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

• Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
• 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 in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management
• Ability to travel - domestic and international on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex
• Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer
• Excellent ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction
• Knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite
• Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
• SAP experience
• Engineering or technical degree
• German language skills

Location

Mankato, MN

Pay Range

$81,520 - $132,470 Annually

Posting Date

11 Jun 2026

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 and 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, and employment type.

Rolls‑Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.