Sr. Buyer - Casting

Job Description

Title: Sr. Buyer – Casting

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 strategic buyer and is responsible primarily for the negotiation, purchase and strategy of different 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

• Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production and aftersales
• 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
• Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers, with a focus on supplier tooling, fixturing, etc.
• Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and based on negotiated agreements focused on price, quality, delivery and other required services
• Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers
• Develop sourcing lists and monitors supplier performance
• Forecast annual material, tooling, and repair budget
• Support the development of interns, co-ops, and new hires
• Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing common forms, measurements, and structure
• Create alternatives and options for purchasing issues
• Support cost savings initiatives
• Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
• Maintain good housekeeping practices
• Keep management abreast of work, pending issues and problems
• Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Integrity Code.
• Perform special projects as required.
  
  

Basic Requirements

• 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 experience; or 9 years of experience in procurement, materials management, supplier cost analysis, or supply chain management
• Minimum 5 years of experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion
• Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving 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
• Excellent knowledge of casting and forging tooling and fixturing
• Excellent organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
• Excellent ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents
• Excellent ability to learn commodity processes at supplier locations
• Self starter with the ability to work independently with little direction
• Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours
• Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite (ex. Excel)
  
  

Preferred

• Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
• Engineering or technical degree
• German language skills
• SAP experience
  
  

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Job Category

Procurement

Posting Date

09 Oct 2024; 00:10