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Please note that applicants without this eligibility will not be considered.\nWhy join Rolls-Royce?\nAt 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.\nBy 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.\nPosition Summary\nRolls-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.\nThis 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.\nThe 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.\nWhat you will be doing:\nStrategic Procurement Leadership\nDevelop and execute regional direct material procurement strategies aligned with business objectives and global procurement standards\nStrategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance\nDevelop alternatives and contingency plans to address sourcing challenges, supply continuity risks, and market volatility\nParticipate in the development and execution of International Commodity Team strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives\nSupplier Management & Strategic Sourcing\nLead supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and selection activities based on quality, pricing, delivery capability, compliance, and service performance\nManage supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual contracts\nBuild and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term operational and business requirements\nDevelop and maintain sourcing lists while continuously monitoring supplier performance, capabilities, and risk exposure\nDrive supplier performance improvement initiatives through structured reviews, KPI management, and corrective action programs\nProcurement Operations & Business Support\nOversee the preparation and management of purchasing award summaries, procurement documentation, sourcing reports, and commercial evaluations\nSupport budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and expenditure management activities\nReview procurement performance data, operational metrics, and financial information to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and operational optimization\nEnsure procurement activities support timely project execution, manufacturing continuity, and business operational requirements across APAC\nCollaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to support sourcing and procurement initiatives\nLeadership & Team Development\nLead, coach, assign, direct, and evaluate procurement team members across regional operations\nEstablish team objectives, development plans, and performance expectations to support capability growth and succession planning\nFoster a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture within the procurement function\nSupport procurement transformation, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives\nGovernance, Compliance & Risk Management\nPromote and maintain a strong compliance culture aligned with the Rolls-Royce Global Code of Conduct\nEnsure procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and company procurement policies\nSupport supplier risk assessment, mitigation planning, and business continuity initiatives\nMaintain accurate procurement records, reporting, audit readiness, and documentation standards\nSupport workplace safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining a safe and professional working environment\nPerform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned\nPosition requirements:\nBachelor’s Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline\nMinimum 9 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, supplier management, or direct material purchasing within manufacturing, engineering, industrial, or related environments\nPreferred Qualifications\nProven leadership experience managing procurement or sourcing teams within regional or international organizations\nStrong experience in strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract management, and procurement governance\nExperience managing procurement activities involving manufacturing parts, industrial components, engineered systems, or technical materials\nStrong knowledge of supplier management, procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and supply chain operations\nExperience working within multinational and matrix corporate environments\nStrong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills\nStrong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities 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