Join Rolls-Royce as a Sr. Project Manager – Cost Out Procurement in Mankato, MN. In this full-time role, you will lead global and regional cost-reduction initiatives across the supply chain, utilizing your expertise in procurement, technical cost analysis, and cross-functional project management.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, mechanical engineering, business administration, supply chain management, or related field plus 5 years of experience, or 9 years of experience in procurement, cost-out management, value engineering, or technical project management.
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Preferred: Manufacturing and power generation experience, and very good English and German language skills.
Skills & Responsibilities
Project management: Plan, lead, and monitor cross-functional cost-out projects ensuring on-time execution and risk management.
Market and supplier analysis: Identify new global procurement markets and select suppliers based on price, quality, and delivery performance.
Technical expertise & cost analysis: Prepare Should-Cost analyses, TCO models, and identify Design-to-Cost opportunities with engineering teams.
Process optimization: Define and implement standards for cost-out methodology, reporting, and KPIs.
Potential transition routes: People from supply chain, value engineering, or technical project management roles may bring strong analytical and negotiation skills, alongside meeting the core procurement experience requirements.
Job description
Job Description
Title: Sr. Project Manager – Cost Out Procurement
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:
The Project Manager Cost Out Procurement is responsible for planning, steering, and implementing global and regional cost‑out projects within Procurement. The objective of this role is the systematic identification, analysis, and realization of sustainable cost‑reduction potential across the entire supply chain. Through in‑depth market analyses, technical product evaluations, supplier base optimization, and effective negotiations, the position holder makes a significant contribution to the company’s profitability and competitiveness.
Key Accountabilities:
Project Management for Cost‑Out Initiatives
Planning, leading, and monitoring cost‑out projects.
Developing project plans, milestones, resource requirements, and savings targets.
Managing cross‑functional teams (Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Finance, Production).
Ensuring on‑time execution, reporting, and risk management.
Market and Supplier Analysis
Identifying new global procurement markets with significant savings potential.
Conducting detailed market analyses, benchmarks, and comparative cost calculations.
Applying international Best‑Cost‑Country sourcing strategies.
Evaluating and selecting suitable suppliers based on price, quality, delivery performance, and sustainability.
Technical Expertise & Cost Analysis
Analyzing product specifications, manufacturing technologies, and material costs.
Preparing Should‑Cost analyses and TCO models.
Identifying technical optimization and Design‑to‑Cost opportunities in collaboration with Engineering.
Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement
Supporting the analysis and improvement of procurement processes to increase efficiency and cost transparency.
Defining and implementing standards for cost‑out methodology, reporting, and KPIs.
International Collaboration
Close cooperation with global procurement organizations, technical teams, and international plants.
Managing global cost‑out programs across multiple regions.
Sharing best practices and scaling successful initiatives to additional sites.
Basic Requirements:
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S without sponsorship. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field plus 5 years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management or 9 years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management
Several years of experience in Procurement, Cost‑Out Management, Value Engineering, or technical project management.
Willingness to travel internationally.
Preferred Qualifications:
Manufacturing and Power generation experience preferred.
Strong technical understanding of manufacturing processes, materials, and product‑related cost structures.
Excellent analytical skills, including Should‑Cost analysis, cost modeling, TCO assessments, and data analysis.
Experience in international project management and cross‑functional collaboration.
Strong negotiation skills and confident communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Structured, proactive working style with high autonomy and solution orientation.
Very good English and German language skills.
High level of initiative and a proactive mindset.
Rolls-Royce is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristics.
At Rolls-Royce, we are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, giving you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.
Job Posting Date
13 Nov 2026; 00:11
Pay Range
Pay ranges for remote employees are based on the state where the employee resides and may vary from the posted range.
$84,351 - $137,071-Annually
Location:
Mankato, MN
Benefits
Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including 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; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, and employment type.
The Business Unit Power Systems of Rolls-Royce provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that are even cleaner and smarter and thus provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.
We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These clean and technologically-advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.
