Rolls-Royce
Designs and manufactures power and propulsion systems for aerospace, marine, defence and energy sectors.
Procurement Category Manager
Lead buyers, develop global procurement strategies, manage suppliers, and mentor team.
Job Highlights
About the Role
The manager will shape supply‑chain approaches, secure contractual coverage, manage commercial risk, and oversee senior supplier partnerships, while coaching the buying team to strengthen sourcing capabilities. • Manage supplier relationships, resolve escalations, improve in‑contract performance, and report on procurement KPIs. • Lead complex negotiations, conduct total cost analyses, draft contracts and build business cases to maximize value. • Develop and maintain integrated commodity/category strategies aligned with supply‑chain risk and long‑term planning. • Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks to ensure supply continuity and resilience. • Lead, coach, and develop a team of buyers to achieve strategic objectives.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸supplier management
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸cost analysis
- ▸risk mitigation
- ▸strategy development
- ▸team leadership
What You Bring
• Associate degree plus 7+ years, or Bachelor’s degree plus 5+ years, or Master’s degree plus 3+ years of supply‑chain, procurement, logistics or operations experience; U.S. citizen or permanent resident. • Experience in long‑term contract negotiations and drafting (preferred). • Knowledge of casting and forging processes within aerospace (preferred). • Familiarity with United States government sourcing requirements (preferred).
Requirements
- ▸supply‑chain
- ▸contract negotiation
- ▸casting
- ▸forging
- ▸aerospace
- ▸us citizen
Benefits
The role follows a hybrid work model, requiring three days per week in the Indianapolis office, and provides a competitive salary with a range of $103,520 to $168,220 annually. • Discretionary bonus and competitive base salary. • Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life, AD&D, disability, and flexible spending accounts. • 401(k) retirement plan with company match and tuition reimbursement. • Paid time off, holidays, parental/family leave, employee assistance program, and employee discounts. • Hybrid work schedule with three days in office and support for work‑life balance.
Work Environment
Hybrid