Procurement Development Leader

Procurement Development Leader

Indianapolis, IN

The role of the Purchasing Development Leader will support the execution of global functional improvement initiatives to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procurement function. You will support the development and deployment of major transformation projects and / or process development and deployment.

Innovate & Power the World

To ensure we continue to be pioneers of our industry, Rolls-Royce has a team of over 16,500 engineers around the globe. They include everyone from world experts in their field to those who manage hundreds of people and millions of dollars’ worth of investments. We recruit engineers at all levels and in a range of disciplines. And while we encourage specialisation, we also offer freedom to cross-specialise and develop skills across a number of different areas.

At Rolls-Royce, we look beyond tomorrow. We continually pioneer integrated power and propulsion solutions to deliver cleaner, safer, and more competitive power.

Rolls-Royce is a Military Friendly Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. You can learn more here.

Key Accountabilities

• Processes and Procedures - Support the development, improvement and deployment of global purchasing processes, policies, templates and tools for the area of Procurement you are aligned to ensuring that they are fully integrated into the company's operating system(s).
• Communication - Support the communication and execution of the strategy and policies relating to Procurement for the area of Procurement you are aligned to.
• Reporting – Support and co-ordinate operational reporting and data integrity as per the requirements of the business.
• Change Management – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, support the development and deployment of functional change management projects across the Procurement function.
• Reporting – For the area of Procurement you are aligned to, support and co-ordinate reporting as per the requirements of the function.
• Programme management - Provide structure and governance to ensure the effective deployment of projects. Must be able to develop comprehensive workable issue solutions in complex situations.
• Stakeholder Management - Nurture effective relationships with multiple stakeholders, both internal and external to the function in order to integrate functional priorities.

Basic Qualifications:

• Associate’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or Operations and 4+ years of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain or operations and 2+ years of experience OR
• Master’s degree in Business, Engineering, or other discipline, OR
• JD/PhD
• In lieu of degree, 6+ years of experience within engineering, program management, logistics or supply chain
• In order to be considered for this position for location based in the US, you must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Contractors’ Purchasing Systems Reviews (Subpart 44.3)
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience with SAP
• Ability to innovate and drive a bold approach.
• Global outlook and exposure to different challenges, cultures, and ways of working
• Working across different areas of the business to collaborate with stakeholders and influence
• Understanding procurement processes, systems and data
• Programme and project management experience would be advantageous

Pioneer the next generation of innovation. Join us and you’ll develop your skills and expertise to the very highest levels, working in an international environment for a company known the world over for its brilliance.

Our People are our Power

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realize their full potential. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy here.

Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It’s a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

Closing Date: January 10, 2025

Benefits

Rolls-Royce provides a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that includes base pay and a discretionary bonus plan. Eligible employees may have the opportunity to enroll in other benefits, including health, dental, vision, disability, life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance; a flexible spending account; a health savings account; a 401(k) retirement savings plan with a company match; Employee Assistance Program; Paid Time Off; certain paid holidays; paid parental and family care leave; tuition reimbursement; and a long-term incentive plan. The options available to an employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as date of hire, employment type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.