Sr. Buyer

Sr. Buyer

Pioneer the next generation of innovation.

• 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

• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance
• 5 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management (or 9 years)
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations
• Unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time

• 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.

Job Posting Date: 11 Jun 2026; 00:06

Pay Range: $81,520 - $132,470 annually

Location:

Mankato, MN

• Comprehensive Total Rewards package including base pay, discretionary bonus, health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance, flexible spending account, health savings account, 401(k) with company match, Employee Assistance Program, Paid Time Off, paid holidays, paid parental and family care leave, tuition reimbursement, and long-term incentive plan.