Market Research Analyst

Rolls--royce; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce in Bengaluru is seeking a Procurement Market Research Analyst to power category and sourcing strategies. You will research industry trends, analyze supplier landscapes, and support supplier discovery to uncover cost, risk, and innovation opportunities.

You will prepare dashboards and reports translating market data into practical procurement recommendations. The role requires 3+ years in market research or analytics, with experience in aerospace/defence, and proficiency in SAP,

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligence.
• Strong understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysis.
• Experience 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.

Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Skills

Market research

Data analytics

Stakeholder influence

Dashboarding

Tools

SAP

Ivalua

Coupa

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Title: Procurement Market Research AnalystLocation: 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 benchmarksPerform company profiling and supplier discovery to support sourcing strategiesAnalyse pricing trends and competitor data to inform negotiation strategiesProvide actionable insights to support category planning and sourcing decisionsValidate and synthesise data from multiple external sources for accuracy and relevancePrepare reports and dashboards summarizing market intelligence for procurement stakeholdersCollaborate with category managers and sourcing teams to align research outputs with business needMaintain a repository of market intelligence and ensure timely updatesMonitor emerging trends and risks that could impact supply marketsSupport continuous improvement of research methodologies and toolsKey Experiences and Qualifications:+3 years of experience in market research, analytics, or procurement intelligenceStrong understanding of supplier markets, industry trends and competitive analysisExperience working in aerospace or defence, or other complex manufacturing industryFamiliarity with procurement processes and category management principlesUnderstanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments related to aerospace and defenceExtensive experience in data analytics and advanced data visualisation toolsWorking knowledge of SAP, Ivalua, CoupaDemonstrated experience in delivering excellent customer service and influencing othersProven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives 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.Job CategoryProcurementPosting Date05 Oct 2026; 00:10