Market Research Analyst

Rolls-Royce Corporation; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Corporation in Bengaluru, India, is seeking a Procurement Market Research Analyst to power category and sourcing strategies with actionable market insights. You will research industry trends, analyse supplier landscapes, support supplier discovery and benchmark competitors to uncover cost reduction and risk opportunities.

Dashboards translate complex data into procurement recommendations. As part of the role, you will prepare reports for stakeholders, collaborate with category

Qualifications

• 3+ years in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligence.
• Understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysis.
• Experience in aerospace/defence or other complex manufacturing sectors.
• Familiarity with procurement processes and category management principles.
• Knowledge of procurement policies, governance and compliance in aerospace/defence.
• Extensive experience in data analytics and advanced data visualisation tools.
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa.
• Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing others.
• Proven track record of delivering business results and achieving objectives.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, supplier landscapes and benchmarks.
• Perform profiling and supplier discovery to support sourcing strategies.
• Analyze pricing trends and competitor data to inform negotiations.
• Provide actionable insights to support category planning and sourcing decisions.
• Validate and synthesise data from multiple external sources for accuracy.
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarising market intelligence for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with category managers to align research outputs with business needs.
• Maintain a repository of market intelligence with timely updates.
• Monitor emerging trends and risks impacting supply markets.
• Support continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools.

Skills

Market research

Analytics

Procurement intelligence

Supplier markets

Industry trends

Competitive analysis

Data visualization

SAP

Ivalua

Coupa

Stakeholder management

Influencing others

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Coupa

Job description

Job Title: Procurement Market Research Analyst

Location: Bangalore India.

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.

Summary

The Procurement Market Research Analyst will be the intelligence engine that powers category and sourcing strategies. Your role is to deliver actionable market insights that help category managers and sourcing teams make informed, competitive and future-ready decisions. You will research industry trends, analyse supplier landscapes, support supplier discovery and benchmark competitors to uncover opportunities for cost optimisation, innovation, and risk mitigation. You will collect and synthesise data from multiple external sources including market reports, supplier databases, pricing benchmarks, and industry publications. This will help you provide clear, accurate and relevant insights to your procurement stakeholders. A key part of your role will be preparing dashboards and reports that translate complex market data into practical recommendations for procurement stakeholders. By combining analytical rigor with a deep understanding of market dynamics, you will enable smarter category strategies and supplier discovery initiatives.

Key Accountabilities

• Conduct market and industry research to identify trends, supplier landscapes and competitive benchmarks
• Perform company profiling and supplier discovery to support sourcing strategies
• Analyse pricing trends and competitor data to inform negotiation strategies
• Provide actionable insights to support category planning and sourcing decisions
• Validate and synthesise data from multiple external sources for accuracy and relevance
• Prepare reports and dashboards summarizing market intelligence for procurement stakeholders
• Collaborate with category managers and sourcing teams to align research outputs with business need
• Maintain a repository of market intelligence and ensure timely updates
• Monitor emerging trends and risks that could impact supply markets
• Support continuous improvement of research methodologies and tools

Key Experiences and Qualifications

• +3 years of experience in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligence
• Strong understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysis
• Experience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industry
• Familiarity with procurement processes and category management principles
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defence
• Extensive experience in data analytics and advanced data visualisation tools
• Working knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, Coupa
• Demonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing others
• Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives

Our Vision

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.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.