Buyer

Job Description

Title: Buyer

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.

Position Summary:

This position is recognized as a buyer and is responsible primarily for the negotiation, purchase and strategy of different Generator set commodities, but will also purchase other goods and service for the company in an efficient and economical manner following established policies and procedures.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop, evaluate, and manage supplier relationships to accomplish material cost, availability and inventory goals
• Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers
• Analyze supplier cost / pricing information and benchmark the competition
• Troubleshoot/analyze continuous/reoccurring quality problems and work with supplier to resolve them, in a commitment for continuous improvement
• Organize and facilitate product teams for problem-solving, issue resolution
• Maintain supplier quality and delivery through assessment, evaluation and ongoing monitoring
• Review and analyze MRP to procure purchased components to assure timely delivery of production line requirements
• Support engineering, sales and production by providing supplier delivery and open order data in order to assist in the most cost effective utilization of materials
• Maintain Part data and PO data with integrity
• Assertively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with suppliers
• Work/Communicate with order management, sales, engineering, production, accounting, and quality department on any part related issues/questions
• Maintain inventory levels that allow efficient production while attaining inventory and cost savings goals
• Responsible for following safety and environmental procedures. Procedures can be found on our company intranet
• 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
  
  

Basic Requirements:

• 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
• Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Materials Management or Business Finance and 3 years of procurement, material management, supplier cost analysis or supply chain management experience; or 7 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis or supply chain management.
• Ability to travel on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong negotiation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work efficiently with others
• Working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures
• Complete knowledge of warehouse and inventory control policies and procedures
• Extensive knowledge and ability to negotiate best vendor terms, pricing and delivery based on specific budget and schedule requirements
• Experience in receiving, quality engineering methods, inventory and material flow
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and SAP skills
• Ability to communicate professionally with people at all levels within the organization, along with external contacts
• Manage a commodity on a global basis across several MTU locations
• Proven problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing and Power generation experience preferred.
  
  

Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.

At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

Job Posting Date

03 Apr 2026; 00:04

Pay Range

$64,061 - $104,099-Annually

Location:

Mankato, MN

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.