Rolls-Royce
Engineering & Manufacturing
SeniorBuyerStrategicPurchasing
“Senior Buyer - Strategic Purchasing at Rolls-Royce. Skills: Strategic Purchasing, procurement of direct materials and services, casting commodities, engine production, aftersales / service of engine components. Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material.. Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance.”
What You'll Achieve.
supplier performance; cost savings initiatives; annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget
Industry & Context.
Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex.
Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours., Minimum of 2 days per week onsite.
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, and 5 years of procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management or 9 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management, Minimum 2 years’ experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion., Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours., 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.
Nice to Have
Excellent negotiation skills, Experience in purchasing of Casting products for heavy industrial applications., Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures., Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex., knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes, global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities, organizational, planning, and follow-up skills, oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer., interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others., ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents., Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction., Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products, SAP experience, Working knowledge of Foundry practice and processes., Ability to review 2D drawings / 3D models with understanding of technical requirements and Casting / Machining processes which meet the required specifications.
What You'll Do.
Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production material.
Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance.
Aggressively resolve all pricing
invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers
terms and annual contracts with suppliers.
Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and based on negotiated agreements focused on price
delivery and other required services.
Support cost savings initiatives.
Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing digitalization
Forecast annual material
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
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Assist in the development of International Commodity Team strategies that align with Global/Regional Purchasing and Logistics Objectives; Manage cross-functional projects on time and within budget.; Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers.
Communication Scope
oral, written and presentation communication skills; ability to understand the needs of the internal customer.
Process & Methodology
Manage cross-functional projects on time and within budget.
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