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.

Innovation takes curiosity, and that is the force that drives us. We promote a corporate culture of respect, trust and curiosity. These are thing thinks that give rise to passion to move things forward and improve them for the future. Our goal is to create an engaging environment where all employees can fully develop themselves and their potential.

1. Analyze the supply chain utilizing internal data, develop and facilitate improvement plans to improve logistics operations, including capacity studies and equipment/resource utilization.
2. Develop and suggest new and improved reporting tools to assist in further development of production logistics operation.
3. Works closely with Finance, Controlling, and Accounts Payable departments on vendor invoice management topics
4. Plan, initiate, and manage strategic purchasing development projects and ensure adherence to budget, schedule and scope; while keeping management abreast of issues, pending problems, and operational or financial impacts.
5. Lead and support the companies continuous improvement initiatives and implementation of a standardized process approach.
6. Develop and implement solutions with focus on digitalization and improved techniques in line with company strategy
7. Work closely with other teams to improve communication, efficiency, and throughput.
8. Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents for suppliers directly related to maintenance, repair and operational goods and services within RRPS global compliance policies
9. Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance
10. Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing, and contract related issues with suppliers
11. Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers, especially for goods and services utilized at RRSA operational facilities in Aiken, SC and Mankato, MN.
12. Analyze supplier cost/pricing information and benchmark the competition
13. Manage purchase requisition queue, vendor invoice management queue
14. Actively identify, drive, and support cost savings initiatives
15. Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing common forms, measurements, and structure
16. Promote a compliance culture in area of responsibility and live the letter and the spirit of the Rolls-Royce Code of Conduct.
17. Perform special projects as required.

Posting Title:

Senior Purchasing Analyst

Location:

Company Headquarters (Novi, MI)

Functional Area:

Purchasing

FLSA Code:

EXEMPT

Qualifications:

Required:

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

1. Experience in warehouse management.
2. Inventory and ISO audit experience.
3. Operational budgeting and financial monitoring 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 an office and general manufacturing work environment. This position has a compressed work week schedule of Monday through Thursday 10-hour days. While performing tasks of this position, the employee is regularly required to operate a computer inside the facility. Next, an employee will be occasionally required to encounter wet or humid conditions. Finally, this position occasionally requires the employee to be in contact with hazardous conditions.

The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, crouch, or reach within the facility. Also, the employee will occasionally be required to grasp items to carry that are 10-25 pounds once per day. Finally, the employee is occasionally required to push or pull items that are 10-25 pounds once per day.
Specific vision requirements for this position include close vision, distance vision, and the employee must have the ability to adjust focus.

Equipment:
Computer, Copier, Phone

Rolls-Royce Solutions America 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.

Shift:

First

Job Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

Full Time