Sr. Manager, Procurement - Project System Business

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Mankato (MN); On-site; USD 107,520 - 174,720; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems is looking for a Sr. Manager, Procurement to play a central role in strategic purchasing within the Project Systems Business. You will lead procurement efforts for product-related goods and services while ensuring the best cost and quality. The position requires strong leadership, negotiation and communication skills, and the ability to effectively manage supplier relationships.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and have extensive experience in strategic purchasing, along with knowledge of MTU products.

Competitive salary range of $107,520 - $174,720 annually with comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in strategic purchasing of manufacturing parts and supplies.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally.
• Knowledge of MTU products and off-highway diesel engine products.

Responsibilities

• Strategize and direct purchasing for optimal cost and quality.
• Negotiate pricing and manage multi-year contracts with suppliers.
• Oversee supplier performance and development.
• Review and analyze financial and performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing/Business Administration or Engineering

MBA or advanced business degree

Tools

SAP

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.

Location

Mankato, MN

Pay Range

$107,520 - $174,720 annually

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, and employment type.