Procurement Category Manager

Rolls-Royce

. Lead a team of buyers to develop and implement global procurement strategies .

Posted 9/28/2026full-timeIndianapolis • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $108,197 - $175,820 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing and implementing global procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and leading complex negotiations. Proven ability to assess and mitigate commercial risks while driving superior business outcomes and maintaining strategic senior-level relationships.

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Global Procurement StrategiesSupplier Relationship ManagementComplex NegotiationsProcurement KPI ReportingAerospace Procurement Experience

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Hard Skills

Strategic SourcingCost AnalysisContract DraftingBusiness Case DevelopmentCommodity Strategy DevelopmentSupply-Chain PlanningRisk MitigationPerformance ManagementTotal Cost Lifecycle ModelsConflict Resolution

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipSkill DevelopmentCommunicationRelationship ManagementNegotiation

Industry Keywords

ProcurementCommercial StrategyAerospaceSupply-Chain ContinuityCompetitive Advantage

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of buyers to develop and implement global procurement strategies
Develop and deploy integrated commodity/category strategies and strategic sourcing and commercial activities
Manage supplier relationships, escalations, conflict resolution, in-contract supplier performance, and procurement KPI reporting
Lead complex negotiations, cost analysis, total cost/acquisition and product cost lifecycle models, contract drafting, and business cases
Develop, deploy, and maintain integrated commodity/category supplier strategies and long-term supply-chain planning
Identify, assess, and mitigate commercial risks to ensure supply-chain continuity and resilience
Manage and lead buyers through skill development and superior business outcomes
Manage strategic senior-level relationships and create value and competitive advantage

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree with 7+ years of procurement experience, OR bachelor's degree with 5+ years of procurement experience, OR master's degree with 3+ years of procurement experience, OR JD/PhD, OR 9+ years of procurement experience in lieu of a degree
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Commercial, procurement and strategy experience preferred
Aerospace procurement experience preferred
Willingness to travel up to 15% domestically and internationally

Benefits

Comp & perks

Discretionary bonus plan
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Time Off
Certain paid holidays
Paid parental and family care leave
Tuition reimbursement
Long-term incentive plan