Global Category Strategist - Sourcing & Supplier Excellence

Rolls--royce; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Annual bonus

Remote work allowance

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Kraków Global Capability Centre seeks a Global Category Manager to shape category strategies across IT, Logistics and Engineering services and to drive cost savings through strategic sourcing. You will manage supplier relationships, lead RFx processes, and ensure compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced, global setting.

The role offers hybrid work with 2 days in the Krakow office and 3 days remote, in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in strategic procurement or category management.
• Experience leading RFx and high-value contracts.
• Experience in aerospace or defence sector desirable.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders in a matrix organisation.
• Knowledge of governance, compliance and sustainability in procurement.

Responsibilities

• Define and implement global category strategies across IT, Logistics and Engineering services.
• Lead complex sourcing initiatives, negotiate high-value contracts, and deliver cost savings.
• Foster strategic partnerships with key suppliers to drive performance and value.
• Coach procurement professionals and drive SRM process excellence across global teams.
• Ensure regulatory compliance, risk mitigation and supplier continuity.

Skills

Strategic procurement

Category management

Supplier relationship management

RFx processes

High-value contract negotiation

Aerospace/defense knowledge

Analytical tools

Procurement systems

Stakeholder influence

Tools

Procurement systems

Job description

Rolls-Royce Kraków Global Capability Centre seeks a Global Category Manager to shape category strategies across IT, Logistics and Engineering services and to drive cost savings through strategic sourcing. You will manage supplier relationships, lead RFx processes, and ensure compliance and risk mitigation in a fast-paced, global setting.

The role offers hybrid work with 2 days in the Krakow office and 3 days remote, in a multinational environment.