Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Sr. Manager, Purchasing
Oversee strategic purchasing, supplier management, and team leadership for Rolls‑Royce.
Job Highlights
About the Role
• Strategize and direct purchasing of product‑related goods and services to achieve optimal cost and quality. • Identify alternatives, evaluate and select new suppliers based on price, quality, delivery and service criteria. • Negotiate pricing, terms and maintain annual contracts with suppliers. • Develop sourcing lists, monitor supplier performance and enforce compliance with Rolls‑Royce Code of Conduct. • Communicate regularly with MTU America administration, finance and EDS on corporate policies and procedures. • Lead, assign, evaluate, and develop purchasing staff, setting goals and ensuring competence. • Oversee purchasing documentation, budgets, forecasts, and financial performance analysis. • Conduct special projects and support a safe, clean work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸supplier selection
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸sourcing management
- ▸performance analysis
- ▸team leadership
- ▸compliance monitoring
What You Bring
• Bachelor’s degree in Purchasing or Business Administration. • Minimum 7 years (or 11 years equivalent) experience purchasing manufacturing parts, supplies and products. • Ability to work flexible hours and travel domestically and internationally. • Proven leadership and negotiation abilities. • Strong knowledge of strategic planning, resource allocation and production methods. • Excellent organizational, analytical and problem‑solving skills. • Strong interpersonal, oral, written and presentation communication skills. • Ability to interpret blueprints and proficient with PC/MS Office; SAP experience preferred. • Knowledge of MTU products, off‑highway diesel engines; German language skills and MBA are a plus.
Requirements
- ▸bachelor's
- ▸7+ years
- ▸sap
- ▸leadership
- ▸problem solving
- ▸german
Benefits
The position offers the chance to develop expertise at the highest level while contributing to the company’s innovation legacy. Employees benefit from a collaborative, inclusive culture that values respect, support and empowerment. Compensation includes a salary range of $103,844‑$168,747 annually, a discretionary bonus, and a comprehensive total‑rewards package covering health, retirement, paid time off, tuition reimbursement and long‑term incentives. • Base pay plus discretionary bonus and long‑term incentive plan. • Health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death insurance. • Flexible spending and health savings accounts. • 401(k) with company match. • Employee Assistance Program, paid time off, holidays, parental/family leave. • Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities.
Work Environment
Office Full-Time