Sr. Buyer

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Mankato Township (MN); On-site; USD 82,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) retirement plan with company

Paid time off

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation seeks a Sr. Buyer to lead strategic purchasing activities in a global environment from our Minnesota site. You will negotiate terms, develop supplier strategies, and monitor performance while aligning with Global Purchasing and Logistics objectives.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in procurement or 9 years in SCM, plus a bachelor’s degree in business/finance or materials management. International travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, and 5 years procurement / supply chain experience; or 9 years procurement/SCM experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis.

Responsibilities

• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents.
• Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance.
• Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts.
• Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, savings, tooling costs and repair budget.
• Support cost savings initiatives and standardized processes.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Interpersonal skills

Purchasing practices

Financial/cost analysis

Organizational skills

Oral/written communication

Presentation skills

German language skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Materials Management

Engineering or technical degree

Tools

SAP experience

Job description

Job Description Title: Sr. Buyer 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.

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 the 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

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.

Job Posting Date 06 Oct 2026; 00:10 Pay Range Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range. $81,520 - $132,470-Annually Location: Mankato, MN

Benefits

• 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 Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility. We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide. At the heart of our business is the unrivalled dedication and technical expertise of our people. To support them we provide an environment of caring and belonging where everyone is themselves and supports each other.

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