Sr. Manager, Procurement - Project System Business

Rolls-Royce plc; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 104,832 - 174,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Time Off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce plc in Mankato, MN seeks a Sr. Manager, Procurement - Project Systems to lead strategic purchasing initiatives for manufacturing parts and related services. You will develop sourcing strategies, evaluate suppliers, and negotiate contracts to achieve best total value.

This role requires strong leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and international travel. You will drive cost reductions while maintaining quality and delivery, ensuring compliance with corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing/Business Administration or Engineering.
• Experience in strategic purchasing of manufacturing parts and supplies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services at the best possible cost and quality.
• Manage the negotiation of pricing, terms and multi-year contracts with suppliers.
• Lead, assign, direct, and evaluate staff, set goals, and ensure staff competence.
• Oversee supplier development and monitor performance against agreements.
• Develop and execute International Commodity Team strategies aligned with global objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

Analytical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Purchasing/Business Administration or Engineering

MBA or advanced business degree

Tools

SAP experience

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description Title

Sr. Manager, Procurement - Project Systems Business 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

• 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
• Manage the evaluation and selection of new suppliers based on negotiated agreements that focus on price, quality, delivery and other required services
• Manage the negotiation of pricing, terms and maintain multi-year contracts with suppliers
• Oversee the development of the sourcing list and monitor supplier performance
• Communicate with RRSA 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
• Manage the development of 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, performance data and goal achievement to measure productivity 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 Global 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 Purchasing/Business Administration or Engineering and 7 years of experience in strategic purchasing of manufacturing parts and supplies; or 11 years of experience in strategic purchasing of manufacturing parts and supplies
• 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
• Must be available to work flexible hours
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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 Category & Details

Job Category Procurement. Job Posting Date 31 Jul 2026; 00:07. Pay Range $107,520 - $174,720-Annually. Location: 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.

Closing Thought

Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet’s vital power needs.