Sr. Buyer Job Functions: Job Functions (Essential) Process purchasing award summaries and purchasing documents Assist in the development of Commodity Team strategies that align with Global Purchasing and Logistics Objectives Develop sourcing lists and monitor supplier performance Aggressively resolve all pricing, invoicing and contract related issues with the suppliers Negotiate pricing, terms and annual contracts with suppliers Analyze supplier cost / pricing information and benchmark the competition Maintain open communication between internal departments, management, and suppliers Support cost savings initiatives Support the implementation of a standardized process approach utilizing digitalization, common forms, measurements, and structure Forecast annual material, purchasing volumes, annual savings, tooling costs and repair budget Maintain good housekeeping practices Adhere to company/professional ethics governing the handling of confidential information and the observation of confidentiality 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 Posting Title: Sr. Buyer Location: MTU Onsite Energy (Mankato, MN) Functional Area: Purchasing FLSA Code: EXEMPT Employment Type: OED - Exempt Qualifications: Qualifications (Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities) Required: 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 Experience handling confidential sensitive matters with discretion Excellent negotiation skills Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with others Excellent working knowledge of purchasing practices and procedures Excellent financial/cost analysis and problem-solving skills when issues are very complex Strong organizational, planning, and follow-up skills Strong oral, written and presentation communication skills, and the ability to understand the needs of the internal customer Excellent ability to interpret blueprints and engineering documents Self-starter with the ability to work independently with little direction Ability to travel - domestic and international on a limited basis and learn commodity processes at supplier locations Knowledge of production planning, supply chain and/or materials management processes Proficient with PC and MS Office Suite Preferred: Specific knowledge of Off-Highway Diesel Engine commodities, materials and products SAP experience Engineering or technical degree German language skills Work Environment: Work Environment Work Conditions: Normal Office Environment Equipment: Computer, Copier, Phone, Fax Shift: First Job Type: Regular Work Schedule: Full Time Sr. Buyer | MTU Minorities/Women/Disabled/Veterans/ Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity