Sr. Buyer - Casting

Rolls-Royce•Novi, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

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. 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.

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
Ability to travel - domestic and international and work flexible hours

Nice To Haves

Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products
Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite (ex. Excel)
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
Engineering or technical degree
German language skills
SAP experience

Responsibilities

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.

Benefits

base pay
discretionary bonus plan
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
a long-term incentive plan