Global Procurement Operations Lead | Hybrid & High-Impact

Rolls-Royce; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 260,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Group life insurance

Annual bonus

Multisport subsidy

Remote work internet and electricity

PPK contributions

Additional vacation days

Hybrid work model

Modern Krakow office

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Krakow Global Capability Centre is seeking a hands-on Procurement Operations Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering Procurement Operations services with excellence and compliance. You will manage day-to-day operations, SLAs, and KPI performance while driving continuous improvement across e-Sourcing, Purchasing, and related activities.

Collaborate with global stakeholders, optimise tools and templates, and maintain audit-ready documentation to strengthen governance and

Qualifications

• 7 years of experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing and contract management within a global, complex organisation
• Hands-on experience with Procurement Operations execution and optimisation
• Familiarity with digital procurement tools and process automation
• A working knowledge of SAP, Coupa and/or Ivalua
• Experience leading transformation projects and driving process improvements
• Demonstrated ability to influence senior stakeholders and operate effectively in a matrix organisation
• Proven track record in delivering business results and achieving objectives

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a team of procurement operations specialists; set priorities, manage capacity, and foster a high-performance culture
• Oversee execution of Contract Admin, Purchasing, Invoice Resolution, Channel Enablement, Helpdesk and Supplier Maintenance activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Support supplier onboarding, training, and engagement throughout operations processes
• Partner with global Group Procurement and GBS teams and stakeholders to align operational execution with goals and objectives
• Build strong supplier relationships to drive innovation, sustainability and performance improvement
• Identify and implement improvements to sourcing, contracting and purchasing processes, tools, and templates
• Ensure adherence to procurement policies, procedures, and audit requirements across all activities
• Drive initiatives that enhance sourcing capability and deliver long‑term benefits
• Support risk mitigation activities related to sourcing and contracting operations
• Coach and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Process improvement

Team coaching

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP

Coupa

Ivalua

Digital procurement tools

Job description

Rolls-Royce Krakow Global Capability Centre is seeking a hands-on Procurement Operations Manager to lead a multi-disciplinary team delivering Procurement Operations services with excellence and compliance. You will manage day-to-day operations, SLAs, and KPI performance while driving continuous improvement across e-Sourcing, Purchasing, and related activities.

Collaborate with global stakeholders, optimise tools and templates, and maintain audit-ready documentation to strengthen governance and