Sr. Buyer, Strategic Purchasing

Title: Sr. Buyer Strategic Purchasing

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Position Summary:

This position is recognized as a Senior Strategic Buyer and is responsible for procurement of direct materials and services especially for casting commodities in support of engine production and aftersales / service of engine components in North America.

Key Accountabilities:

• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material.
• Assist in the development of International Commodity Team strategies that align with Global/Regional Purchasing and Logistics Objectives
• Manage crossfunctional projects on time and within budget.
• 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.
• Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and based on negotiated agreements focused on price quality delivery and other required services.
• 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.
• Perform special projects as required.
• 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.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Business Management Materials Management or Business Finance and 5 years of procurement materials management supplier cost analysis or supply chain management experience; or 9 years of experience in procurement materials management supplier cost analysis or supply chain management.
• In order to be considered for this role you must be a U.S. Citizen or a U.S. Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Specific knowledge of OffHighway Diesel Engine commodities materials and products
• SAP experience
• Working knowledge of Foundry practice and processes. Experience in purchasing of Casting products for heavy industrial applications.
• Ability to review 2D drawings / 3D models with understanding of technical requirements and Casting / Machining processes which meet the required specifications.
• Minimum 2 years experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion.
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures.
• Excellent financial/cost analysis and problemsolving skills when issues are very complex.
• Strong knowledge of production planning supply chain and/or materials management processes
• Strong global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities
• Strong organizational planning and followup skills
• Strong oral written and presentation communication skills and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Strong ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents.
• Selfstarter with the ability to work independently with little direction.
• Ability to travel domestic and international and work flexible hours.

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Benefits

The Business Unit Power Systems of RollsRoyce provides worldclass power solutions and complete lifecycle support under our product and solution brandmtu. 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 technologicallyadvanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.