VP Supplier Relationship - PCC

Rolls-Royce•Indianapolis, IN

1d•$137,789 - $223,907•Hybrid

About The Position

Working within Sourcing & Supplier Relationships, part of Category Management, the Vice President Procurement Category Management is accountable for category and sourcing performance across a defined portfolio of commodities. The role leads Procurement Category Managers, aligning commodity strategies, supplier choices, and commercial priorities to deliver cost, quality, delivery, resilience, and long-term business value. Working across business and functional teams, the role provides portfolio-level commercial leadership and ensures sourcing decisions follow appropriate governance. Procurement Category Managers develop strategies, lead negotiations, and conclude approved agreements or purchase commitments within delegated authority; higher-value, strategic, or higher-risk decisions require approval before commitment. The position is based in Indianapolis, Indiana, and follows a hybrid working pattern with three office days per week. Relocation assistance will be provided if applicable. Applicants must be U.S. citizens. Rolls-Royce describes its work as developing power and propulsion solutions and emphasizes safety, engineering excellence, and a high-performance culture. The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and states its commitment to a respectful, non-discriminatory workplace. The posted annual pay range is $137,789–$223,907. Rolls-Royce offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package, including base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Other benefits are available to eligible employees and may vary based on eligibility factors.

Requirements

Associate degree and 10 or more years of supply chain or customer management experience; or bachelor’s degree and 8 or more years; or master’s degree and 6 or more years; or JD/PhD and 3 or more years; or 12 or more years of supply chain or customer management experience in lieu of a degree.
Must be a U.S. citizen.

Nice To Haves

Extensive category management, strategic sourcing, and commercial leadership experience in a complex organization.
Strong record of leading major negotiations, cost improvement, supplier performance, and commercial risk management.
Proven leadership of procurement teams, with ability to build capability and deliver through a global matrix.
Strong commercial judgment, executive influence, and ability to translate strategy into measurable results.

Responsibilities

Lead commodity portfolio strategy, aligning category priorities, supplier choices, and commercial plans with business goals and measurable value.
Lead Procurement Category Managers by setting direction, assuring strategy quality, and building category-management and sourcing capability.
Assure major sourcing and negotiation activity by challenging commercial positions and ensuring proposals deliver cost, quality, delivery, and contractual outcomes.
Apply sourcing governance and ensure strategic, high-value, and higher-risk decisions receive required approval before commitment.
Own portfolio-level commercial and supply risk and direct mitigation to protect continuity, compliance, and long-term resilience.
Drive cost and value delivery through strategic sourcing, active contract management, and market leverage.
Influence senior stakeholders, connect portfolio strategy with organizational priorities, and resolve competing commercial requirements.