Procurement Development Manager

rollsroyce; Kraków; Hybrid; PLN 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare and group life ins.

Annual bonus

myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisx

Internet and electricity allowance for

PPK funding 3% employer contribution

Additional vacation days with service

Hybrid work model

Modern Krakow office in Unity Tower

Job summary

The Kraków Rolls‑Royce Global Capability Centre seeks a Procurement Development Manager to oversee multiple capability areas enabling procurement excellence, including analytics execution, data governance, and process change implementations. You’ll lead dashboards, reporting, and market intelligence for sourcing strategies and decisions.

With 7+ years in procurement transformation, you’ll partner with global teams, ensure policy compliance, and drive continuous improvement in tools and

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in procurement transformation and service delivery.
• Deep expertise in leading procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Ivalua, with strong understanding of ERP system integration and functionality.
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments.
• Strong background in data analytics and dashboard development.
• Proven ability to manage process updates, testing cycles and adoption programs.
• 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

• Oversee development of dashboards, KPI reporting, and procurement Control Tower outputs to enable data‑driven decisions under the direction of the Procurement Excellence team.
• Partner with Procurement Excellence and category teams to align service delivery with strategic objectives.
• Ensure adherence to data standards, governance policies, and audit requirements across all capability areas.
• Coordinate process mapping, documentation, and change management activities, including comms and tech related training materials.
• Support system maintenance, user training and adoption of digital procurement tools.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem‑solving tools to reduce waste, cycle time and rework across procurement processes.
• Deliver high complexity and impactful Green / Black belt projects.
• Manage the transition of new procurement services ensuring smooth implementation and stakeholder adoption.
• Champion a customer‑first culture that prioritises responsiveness, quality and value creation at every touchpoint.
• Coach and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Skills

Leadership

Data analytics

Change management

Stakeholder management

Procurement transformation

Tools

SAP Ariba

Coupa

Ivalua

ERP integration

Job description

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.

Job Purpose:

The Procurement Development Manager will oversee the operational delivery of multiple capability areas that enable procurement excellence including market research, analytics execution, data governance, procurement systems management and process/change implementation. This role combines leadership with hands‑on execution, ensuring services are delivered efficiently, accurately and in line with strategic direction.

You will monitor performance against SLAs and KPIs and resolve issues promptly while fostering a high‑performance culture. A key responsibility is coordinating the development of dashboards, reports, and market intelligence to support sourcing strategies and decision‑making. You will ensure compliance with procurement policies, data governance standards, and technology architecture requirements, while driving continuous improvement in processes, tools, and templates.

You will work closely with Procurement Excellence teams and stakeholders globally to ensure customer satisfaction and seamless delivery of services for Group Procurement. By combining strong leadership, analytical capability, and operational expertise, you will help transform procurement operations and deliver measurable business impact.

This is an exciting opportunity for a hands‑on leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys developing talent, and is passionate about leveraging technology, data, and process excellence to drive procurement transformation.

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee development of dashboards, KPI reporting, and procurement Control Tower outputs to enable data‑driven decisions under the direction of the Procurement Excellence team
• Partner with Procurement Excellence and category teams to align service delivery with strategic objectives
• Ensure adherence to data standards, governance policies, and audit requirements across all capability areas
• Coordinate process mapping, documentation, and change management activities, including comms and tech related training materials
• Support system maintenance, user training and adoption of digital procurement tools
• Apply Lean Six Sigma and structured problem‑solving tools to reduce waste, cycle time and rework across procurement processes
• Deliver high complexity and impactful Green / Black belt projects
• Manage the transition of new procurement services ensuring smooth implementation and stakeholder adoption
• Champion a customer‑first culture that prioritises responsiveness, quality and value creation at every touchpoint
• Coach and mentor a high‑performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement

Key Experiences and Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in procurement transformation and service delivery, with some experience in procurement technology operations, analytics, process and/or change management
• Deep expertise in leading procurement platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, and Ivalua, with strong understanding of ERP system integration and functionality
• Understanding of procurement policies, governance frameworks and compliance assessments
• Strong background in data analytics and dashboard development
• Proven ability to manage process updates, testing cycles and adoption programs
• 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
• Experience working in aerospace or defence sector, in both Indirect and Direct Procurement is beneficial

What do we offer:

• Private healthcare and group life insurance
• Annual bonus
• myBenefit platform/subsidy for Multisport cards
• Internet and electricity allowance for remote work
• Increased funding for the Employee Capital Plans (PPK) program; Rolls Royce Sp. z o.o. contributes 3% to this program
• Additional vacation days based on length of service with the employer
• Hybrid work model (2 days in the office / 3 days from home)
• Work in a modern office located in the Krakow centre - the Unity Tower (ul. Lubomirskiego 20)

The Kraków Rolls Royce Global Capability Centre represents an exciting new chapter in the growth of Rolls Royce Group Business Services. Designed to support global operations and employee services, the Centre is a key hub for enabling operational efficiency and strengthening global business processes. It delivers exceptional services across finance,