Job Functions:

At Rolls-Royce, we see sustainability in the field of drive and energy solutions as both the biggest challenge and biggest opportunity of our time. That's why we have set targets to reach Net Zero by 2050. In our Power Systems division, we have set an even more aggressive target to reduce our CO2 emissions by 35% by 2030 (from 2019 levels). It is within Power Systems that we provide world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solutions brand, mtu.

1. Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to production and aftersales
2. Assist in the development of International Commodity Team strategies that align with Global/Regional Purchasing and Logistics Objectives
3. Manage cross-functional projects on time and within budget
4. Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers
5. Evaluate and select new suppliers based on common practices and based on negotiated agreements focused on price, quality, delivery and other required services
6. Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers
7. Develop sourcing lists and monitors supplier performance
8. Forecast annual material, tooling, and repair budget
9. Support the development of interns, co-ops, and new hires
10. Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing common forms, measurements, and structure
11. Create alternatives and options for purchasing issues
12. Support cost savings initiatives
13. Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers
14. Maintain good housekeeping practices
15. Keep management abreast of work, pending issues and problems
16. Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility, and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls Royce Integrity Code.
17. Perform special projects as required.

Posting Title:

Buyer - Production

Location:

MTU Aiken Plant (Graniteville, SC)

Functional Area:

Purchasing

FLSA Code:

EXEMPT

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Materials Management, or Business Finance, and 3 years of procurement, materials 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
2. Minimum 2 years of experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion
3. Strong working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures
4. Strong negotiation skills
5. Strong financial/cost analysis and problem solving skills when issues are very complex
6. Strong knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes
7. Strong global knowledge of suppliers and international/domestic activities
8. Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills
9. Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer
10. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others
11. Strong ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents
12. Strong ability to learn commodity processes at supplier locations
13. Self starter with the ability to work independently with little direction
14. Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours
15. Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite (ex. Excel)

1. Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI) knowledge
2. Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
3. Engineering or technical degree
4. German language skills
5. SAP experience

Work Environment:

Work Conditions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
Daily work is performed in a flexible office environment. This position has a traditional work schedule that requires a Monday through Friday work schedule. Adherence to the Rolls-Royce America Inc flexible work policy.

While performing tasks for this position, the employee is regularly requested to perform work on a computer inside of the work environment. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to work in environmental conditions where there are fumes and dust. Please note, the conditions can be hazardous.

The employee is regularly requested to sit and frequently requested to walk within the work environment

Equipment:
Computer, Copier/Scanner, Phone

Shift:

First

Job Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Full Time