Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Job Description

Title: Sr. Manager, Purchasing

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 annual contracts with suppliers
• Oversee the development of the sourcing list and monitor supplier performance
• Communicate with MTU America 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:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing/Business Administration or Engineering and 5 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies or 9 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies products.
  
  

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
• Ability to travel - domestic and international
• 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 a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Job Posting Date

25 Mar 2025; 00:03

Pay Range

$102,816 - $167,076-Annually

Location:

Graniteville, SC

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.

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.