Rolls-Royce
manufacturing
SeniorManagerProcurement–DirectMaterial
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“Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material at Rolls-Royce. Skills: strategic procurement, supplier management, contract negotiations. Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies. Strategize and direct purchasing of product-related goods”
What You'll Achieve.
cost efficiency; quality; operational excellence; long-term supply chain resilience; optimal cost; quality; delivery; operational performance; supply continuity; supplier performance; cost reduction; efficiency improvement; operational optimization; timely project execution; manufacturing continuity; business operational requirements; capability growth; succession planning
Industry & Context.
problem-solving skills
Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline, Minimum 9 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or direct material purchasing within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environments
Nice to Have
Proven leadership experience managing procurement or sourcing teams within regional or international organizations, experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement governance, Experience managing procurement activities involving manufacturing parts, industrial components, engineered systems, or technical materials, knowledge of supplier management, procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and supply chain operations, Experience working within multinational and matrix corporate environments, analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills, interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams, verbal, written, and presentation communication skills, Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications would be advantageous, Experience with ERP systems such as SAP and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, Ability to travel domestically and internationally as business needs require, Professional procurement certification such as MCIPS would be advantageous, Experience within industries such as power systems, energy, industrial manufacturing, heavy equipment, engineering, aerospace, marine, automotive, or related sectors would be advantageous, Knowledge of mtu products and off-highway diesel engine applications would be advantageous
What You'll Do.
Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies
Strategize and direct purchasing of product-related goods
Develop alternatives and contingency plans for sourcing challenges
Lead supplier sourcing
Manage supplier negotiations including pricing and commercial terms
Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships
Develop and maintain sourcing lists
Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives
Oversee preparation and management of purchasing award summaries
Review procurement performance data and operational metrics
Ensure procurement activities support timely project execution
and evaluate procurement team members
Establish team objectives
and performance expectations
Foster a collaborative
high-performance culture
Support procurement transformation and process standardization
Promote and maintain a compliance culture
Ensure procurement processes comply with internal governance
Support supplier risk assessment and mitigation planning
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Collaborate with global and regional stakeholders; Collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
Communication Scope
verbal communication skills; written communication skills; presentation communication skills
Process & Methodology
project execution
Full Job Description
## **Job Description** **Location: Tukang, Singapore (West)** _Only candidates with the legal right to work in**Singapore** will be considered. Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered._ **Why join Rolls-Royce?** At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture. **Position Summary** Rolls-Royce solutions Asia, a division of Rolls-Royce Power Systems, is seeking an experienced and driven **Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material** to lead and develop a high-performing procurement team. This role is pivotal in shaping and executing international sourcing strategies across a diverse range of **direct spend of commodities** , ensuring cost efficiency, quality, and operational excellence within a global corporate environment. This role is responsible for driving procurement excellence through strategic sourcing, supplier relationship management, contract negotiations, cost optimization, and supply continuity management across a complex regional supply base supporting manufacturing, engineering, and operational requirements. The successful candidate will lead and develop a high-performing procurement team while collaborating closely with global and regional stakeholders to ensure procurement strategies align with business objectives, operational performance, quality standards, and long-term supply chain resilience. **What you will be doing:** **Strategic Procurement Leadership** * Develop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement standards * S
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