Senior Procurement Category Manager
Core
Lead supplier negotiations, strategic sourcing, and category management to drive cost, quality, and delivery improvements for Rolls-Royce's global operations.
Role type
Senior Procurement Category Manager (Team Lead)
Builds
Global sourcing strategies and supplier partnerships
Domain
Aerospace & Defense / Procurement
Required skills
Strategic sourcing, supplier negotiation, contract management, cost reduction, risk mitigation, team leadership, stakeholder management, compliance, process improvement
Preferred skills
Commercial strategy, global market knowledge
Technologies
SAP Ariba, Coupa, Oracle Procurement, Microsoft Excel, Tableau
Responsibilities
Lead high-impact supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives; Develop and execute category strategies aligned with organizational goals; Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance; Oversee cost-reduction and risk mitigation plans; Guide and develop a team of strategic sourcing professionals; Collaborate across business functions to align procurement strategy with priorities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership