Senior Manager Procurement – Direct Material

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
• Strategize and direct the purchasing of product-related goods and services to achieve optimal cost, quality, delivery, and operational performance
• Develop alternatives and contingency plans to address sourcing challenges, supply continuity risks, and market volatility
• Participate in the development and execution of International Commodity Team strategies aligned with global and regional procurement objectives

Supplier Management & Strategic Sourcing

• Lead supplier sourcing, evaluation, qualification, and selection activities based on quality, pricing, delivery capability, compliance, and service performance
• Manage supplier negotiations including pricing, commercial terms, long-term agreements, and annual contracts
• Build and maintain strategic supplier partnerships to support long-term operational and business requirements
• Develop and maintain sourcing lists while continuously monitoring supplier performance, capabilities, and risk exposure
• Drive supplier performance improvement initiatives through structured reviews, KPI management, and corrective action programs

Procurement Operations & Business Support

• Oversee the preparation and management of purchasing award summaries, procurement documentation, sourcing reports, and commercial evaluations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, procurement planning, and expenditure management activities
• Review procurement performance data, operational metrics, and financial information to identify opportunities for cost reduction, efficiency improvement, and operational optimization
• Ensure procurement activities support timely project execution, manufacturing continuity, and business operational requirements across APAC
• Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Finance, Quality, Logistics, and Project teams to support sourcing and procurement initiatives

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, assign, direct, and evaluate procurement team members across regional operations
• Establish team objectives, development plans, and performance expectations to support capability growth and succession planning
• Foster a collaborative, high-performance, and continuous improvement culture within the procurement function
• Support procurement transformation, process standardization, and operational excellence initiatives

Governance, Compliance & Risk Management

• Promote and maintain a strong compliance culture aligned with the Rolls-Royce Global Code of Conduct
• Ensure procurement processes comply with internal governance, regulatory requirements, and company procurement policies
• Support supplier risk assessment, mitigation planning, and business continuity initiatives
• Maintain accurate procurement records, reporting, audit readiness, and documentation standards
• Support workplace safety initiatives and contribute to maintaining a safe and professional working environment
• Perform additional projects and responsibilities as assigned

Position requirements:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing procurement or sourcing teams within regional or international organizations
• Strong 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
• Strong knowledge of supplier management, procurement planning, sourcing strategies, and supply chain operations
• Experience working within multinational and matrix corporate environments
• Strong analytical, commercial, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management capabilities with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams
• Strong 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 strong 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

About mtu Power Systems

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalization and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

Type of Contract

Permanent