Job Functions:

At Rolls-Royce, we see sustainability in the field of drive and energy solutions as both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity of our time. That's why we have set targets to reach Net Zero by 2050. In our Power Systems division, we have set an even more aggressive target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from 2019 levels). It is within Power Systems that we provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solutions brand, mtu.
Innovation takes curiosity, and that is the force that drives us. We promote a corporate culture of respect, trust and curiosity. These are thing thinks that give rise to passion to move things forward and improve them for the future. Our goal is to create an engaging environment where all employees can fully develop themselves and their potential.
This position is recognized as an associate strategic buyer responsible for procurement of indirect materials and services for certain commodities in support of all business sectors in the Americas. This position will collaborate with multiple specialist departments and work within the global procedures for Strategic Purchasing.

• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to maintenance, repair and operational goods and services within RRPS global compliance policies
• 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, especially for goods and services utilized at RRSA operational facilities
• Analyze supplier cost/pricing information and benchmark the competition
• Manage purchase requisition queue, vendor invoice management queue
• Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
• Actively identify, drive, and support cost savings initiatives
• Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing common forms, measurements, and structure
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• 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

Posting Title:

Associate Buyer - Non-production

Location:

MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)

Functional Area:

Purchasing

FLSA Code:

Non-Exempt

Employment Type:

MUS - Salaried

EEO Information

MTU America is an equal opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans) and federal contractor. Only candidates who apply via our company website will be considered.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Materials Management, Mechanical Engineering or Business Finance; or 4 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, supply chain management or low volume sourcing
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters with discretion
• Good ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents
• Experience handling confidential, sensitive matters with discretion
• Good working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Good financial/cost analysis skills and problem solving ability when issues are complex
• Good organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Good oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer
• Good working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Self starter with the ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to learn commodity processes at supplier locations
• Ability to travel on a limited basis
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite

• Knowledge of indirect materials and products commonly used in manufacturing of off-highway diesel engines

Work Environment:

Work Conditions:Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.Daily work is performed in an office, general manufacturing environments. This position has a Monday through Friday work schedule, as business requires.While performing tasks of this position, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer inside the facility. Next, an employee will be occasionally required to come in contact with wet or humid conditions. Finally, this position within the work environment, employees are occasionally requested to endure noise while performing daily tasks. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, or reach within the facility. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to grasp items to carry that are 10-25 pounds once per day. Finally, the employee is occasionally required to push or pull items that 10-25 pounds once per day. Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, see color.
Equipment:
Computer, Copier, Phone, FaxRolls-Royce Solutions America is an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans) and federal contractor.

Shift:

First

Job Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Full Time