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Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG · 16 hours ago

Sr. Manager, Purchasing

Mankato, MN

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$104K/yr - $169K/yr

7+ years exp

Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG is known for its innovation and excellence in power solutions. The Sr. Manager, Purchasing will direct and coordinate strategic purchasing activities, evaluate suppliers, negotiate contracts, and lead a team to ensure optimal procurement of goods and services.

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Responsibilities

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

Evaluate and select new suppliers based on negotiated agreements that focus on price, quality, delivery and other required services

Negotiate pricing, terms and maintain annual contracts with suppliers

Develop sourcing list and monitor supplier performance

Communicate with MTU America 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

Process 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 and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and 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 Code of Conduct

Perform special projects as required

Qualification

Strategic purchasingSupplier negotiationAnalytical skillsLeadership skillsSAP experienceMS Office SuiteBlueprint interpretationForeign language - GermanCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsProblem solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Purchasing/Business Administration and 7 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies and products; or 11 years of experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies and products

Must be available to work flexible hours

Ability to travel - domestic and international

Preferred

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

Knowledge of MTU products, policies and procedures

Off-Highway diesel engine product knowledge

SAP experience

Foreign language skills - German

MBA or advanced business degree