Procurement Category Manager

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Rolls-Royce is seeking a Procurement Category Manager to lead buyers and develop and implement global procurement strategies. The role builds strong supplier relationships and improves Cost, Quality, and Delivery, while creating sustainable long-term supply chains that provide a competitive advantage for the company, its customers, and suppliers. The position develops and deploys integrated category strategies and related strategic sourcing and commercial activities. This includes ensuring appropriate contractual coverage, mitigating commercial risk, optimizing commercial advantage, securing supply, and maintaining acceptable liability levels. The manager will oversee senior-level strategic relationships, coach and mentor the team, and support sourcing components for Rolls-Royce products and services. Key challenges include supplier consolidation and cost savings. Domestic and international travel of up to 25% is required. The role is hybrid, with three office days per week, and is based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Relocation assistance is available if applicable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Associate degree and 7 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience; or bachelor's degree and 5 or more years; or master's degree and 3 or more years; or JD/PhD; or 9 or more years of procurement or supply chain experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Commercial, procurement, and strategy experience.
Aerospace or Defense procurement experience.

Responsibilities

Manage supplier relationships and provide strategic direction to partners and suppliers.
Manage escalations and conflict resolution, improve in-contract supplier performance, and report procurement KPIs.
Lead complex negotiations, including planning, cost analysis, total cost or acquisition/product lifecycle modeling, contract drafting, and business-case development.
Develop, deploy, and maintain integrated commodity/category supplier strategies with a clear vision and strategic framework for designated supply chains.
Understand commodity landscapes and associated risks, and conduct long-term supply-chain planning.
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks in the supply chain to support continuity and resilience.
Lead and manage buyers, fostering their skill development and strong business outcomes.
Coach and mentor the team to strengthen sourcing capabilities.